A military jet aircraft parked on the tarmac at Monte Real Air Base with support vehicles and hangars visible in the background.
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Charter a private jet to Monte Real Air Base (QLR)

Monte Real Air Base (ICAO: LPMR, IATA: QLR) is located near Leiria, Portugal, and serves primarily as a Portuguese Air Force base with two squadrons of F‑16s. Civilian operations are limited and handled via an on‑call arrangement through Universal Weather’s support services. The base includes a 2,743 m runway, customs upon request, and restricted operating hours in civil mode.

Monte Real Air Base: Key Details

Coordinates (DMS)
39° 49′ 52″ N, 8° 53′ 14″ W
Latitude / Longitude
39.828335, -8.887500
IATA CodeQLR
ICAO CodeLPMR
Elevation
57 m (187 ft)
Number of runway(s)1
Runway surface(s)Concrete
Longest runway
2992 m (9816 ft)
Business aviation movements in 2025
59
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Most common aircraft operating from Monte Real Air Base

When choosing a private jet for your journey, a few factors play a crucial role: number of passengers, distance of the flight, airport capabilities, and specific requirements of your journey. Here are the most frequently flown private aircraft to and from Monte Real Air Base in 2025: Dassault Falcon 50EX, Cessna Citation M2 and Dassault Falcon 900EX.

Dassault Falcon 50EX super midsize jet
23
movements
seats
9
speed
891 km/h
481 kts
range
5982 km
3230 NM
Cessna Citation M2 light jet
8
movements
seats
4
speed
743 km/h
401 kts
range
2191 km
1183 NM
Dassault Falcon 900EX large jet
6
movements
seats
12-14
speed
878 km/h
474 kts
range
8334 km
4500 NM

FBOs and ground services at Monte Real Air Base

Universal Weather & Aviation

Universal provides premium trip support, mission consulting, regulatory coordination, ground handling, VIP facilitation, in-flight catering, and global flight following services at Monte Real’s civil ops area.

Monte Real operates primarily as a military base with limited civilian operations. Universal is the only confirmed ground handler offering services to private and charter operators on a request basis.

VIP lounges available at Monte Real Air Base

Civil Operations VIP Area

A small VIP facility is available within the civil operations zone, offering a private waiting area, refreshments, and coordination services for VIP arrivals/departures. These are arranged in advance through Universal Weather’s VIP support.

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