Satellite and aerial maps of Tancos (BA3) with nearby locations
| Nearby locations | Km | Bearing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Margarida , Santarém | 11.0 | 138 | LP77 |
 Torres Novas , Santarém | 14.0 | 267 | LPNV |
| Centro Hospitalar do Medio Tejo , Santarém | 15.1 | 353 | LPTH |
| Abrantes Hospital , Santarém | 15.1 | 098 | LPAB |
| Quartel de Tomar , Santarém | 15.4 | 351 | |
| Sardoal heliport , Santarém | 19.8 | 067 | LPSD |
Tancos (BA3) |
| 39° 28' 31.6'' N 8° 22' 27'' W | ||
| Praia do Ribatejo, Constância, Santarém | ||
| ICAO: LPTN | IATA: | Local: BA3 |
| Elevation: 250 feet | ||
The first Alouette III arrived here in 1965 for mainland training, on a type which had been in use in the African territories since 1963. 
List of units at Tancos (BA3) |
| Years | Unit | |
|---|---|---|
| 1978/93 | Esq 552 | Alouette III, |
| 1976/78 | EICH | |
| 1969/76 | Esq 33 |
Operations at Tancos (BA3) |
| Dates | Operation | |
|---|---|---|
| 08-mar-71 | 08-mar-71 | Operation Águia Real |
List of aircraft and events at Tancos (BA3) |
| Dates | Org/Type | Unit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971-mar-08 | Sabotage | Força Aérea Portuguesa | SA330C | 9507 |
| 1971-mar-08 | Sabotage | Força Aérea Portuguesa | SE3160 | 9272 |
| 1971-mar-08 | Sabotage | Força Aérea Portuguesa | SE3160 | 9278 |
| 1971-mar-08 | Sabotage | Força Aérea Portuguesa | SE3160 | 9279 |
| 1971-mar-08 | Sabotage | Força Aérea Portuguesa | SE3160 | 9267 |
