PIX - Pico Airport
Pico, Portugal
IATA Code: PIX · Pico, Portugal
The airport code PIX is the IATA identifier for Pico Airport. You may also find it referred to as Pico Airport (PIX).
Pico Airport (PIX) serves Pico, Portugal, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
PIX is the IATA airport code for Pico Airport, located in Pico, Portugal. The airport is situated at coordinates 38.5543°N, 28.4413°W. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)
$5.51/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- PIX
- City
- Pico
- Country
- Portugal
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Azores
- Latitude
- 38.5543°
- Longitude
- -28.4413°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from PIX
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOR - Horta | 24 km | $370 | $1/passenger |
| SJZ - Sao Jorge Island | 26 km | $401 | $1/passenger |
| GRW - Graciosa Island | 70 km | $1,080 | $2/passenger |
| TER - Lajes (terceira Island) | 120 km | $1,851 | $4/passenger |
| FLW - Flores | 253 km | $3,903 | $8/passenger |
| PDL - Ponta Delgada | 256 km | $3,950 | $8/passenger |
| CVU - Corvo | 262 km | $4,042 | $8/passenger |
| SMA - Santa Maria (island) | 337 km | $5,199 | $10/passenger |
| FNC - Funchal | 1,238 km | $19,100 | $38/passenger |
| PXO - Porto Santo | 1,248 km | $19,254 | $39/passenger |
| SPC - Santa Cruz De La Palma | 1,480 km | $22,833 | $46/passenger |
| VDE - Hierro | 1,544 km | $23,821 | $48/passenger |
| GMZ - La Gomera | 1,565 km | $24,145 | $48/passenger |
| TFN - Tenerife | 1,582 km | $24,407 | $49/passenger |
| TFS - Tenerife | 1,604 km | $24,747 | $49/passenger |
| CAT - Cascais | 1,655 km | $25,533 | $51/passenger |
| LIS - Lisbon | 1,673 km | $25,811 | $52/passenger |
| AVR - Alverca | 1,681 km | $25,934 | $52/passenger |
| QLR - Monte Real | 1,688 km | $26,042 | $52/passenger |
| LPA - Gran Canaria | 1,690 km | $26,073 | $52/passenger |
| OPO - Porto | 1,708 km | $26,351 | $53/passenger |
| VGO - Vigo | 1,723 km | $26,582 | $53/passenger |
| BGZ - Braga | 1,730 km | $26,690 | $53/passenger |
| ACE - Arrecife | 1,735 km | $26,768 | $54/passenger |
| PRM - Portimao | 1,747 km | $26,953 | $54/passenger |
| SCQ - Santiago | 1,750 km | $26,999 | $54/passenger |
| FUE - Fuerteventura | 1,753 km | $27,045 | $54/passenger |
| LCG - La Coruna | 1,761 km | $27,169 | $54/passenger |
| VSE - Viseu | 1,772 km | $27,338 | $55/passenger |
| BYJ - Beja (madeira) | 1,786 km | $27,554 | $55/passenger |
| VRL - Vila Real | 1,788 km | $27,585 | $55/passenger |
| FAO - Faro | 1,804 km | $27,832 | $56/passenger |
| BJZ - Badajoz | 1,872 km | $28,881 | $58/passenger |
| BGC - Braganca | 1,877 km | $28,958 | $58/passenger |
| ESU - Essadouira | 1,881 km | $29,020 | $58/passenger |
| EUN - El Aaiún | 1,900 km | $29,313 | $59/passenger |
| TTA - Tan Tan | 1,952 km | $30,115 | $60/passenger |
| OVD - Aviles | 1,953 km | $30,131 | $60/passenger |
| ROZ - Rota | 1,953 km | $30,131 | $60/passenger |
| CMN - Casablanca | 1,958 km | $30,208 | $60/passenger |
| AGA - Agadir | 1,965 km | $30,316 | $61/passenger |
| LEN - Leon | 1,970 km | $30,393 | $61/passenger |
| SLM - Salamanca | 1,973 km | $30,439 | $61/passenger |
| SVQ - Sevilla | 1,975 km | $30,470 | $61/passenger |
| XRY - Jerez | 1,976 km | $30,486 | $61/passenger |
| GMD - Ben Slimane | 1,978 km | $30,517 | $61/passenger |
| RBA - Rabat | 2,002 km | $30,887 | $62/passenger |
| OZP - Sevilla | 2,004 km | $30,918 | $62/passenger |
| RAK - Marrakech | 2,005 km | $30,933 | $62/passenger |
| NNA - Kentira | 2,006 km | $30,949 | $62/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your PIX Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from PIX
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Pico
Pico experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through PIX
PIX provides air connectivity for Pico, Portugal. Travelers should check entry requirements, local transport options, and current fuel price impacts before booking flights through this airport.
Planning Your Trip via PIX
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Pico Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from PIX
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to PIX are HOR, SJZ, GRW — consider these for potentially lower fares