 Montijo
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1941 to present | | Location: | 38 42 N - 9 2 W | | 2nm W of Montijo | | ICAO: LPMT | IATA: | Elevation: 46 feet |
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| History of this Base/Heliport: | | |
Opened in 1941 as a naval base, it became the Naval Aviation Centre in Jan 1953 with the establishment of the Centro de Aviação Naval Sacadura Cabral. It became BA-6 Montijo in Jun 1954 following the 1952 reorganisation of Portuguese military aviation, when it passed to Air Force control. In 1993, its maritime roots were renewed with formation of the Naval Helicopter flight at the base.  |