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3 unusual facts about Lajes Field


Naval Air Station South Weymouth

The two K-ships then flew approximately 22 hours to Lagens Field on Terceira Island in the Azores.

Praia da Vitória

In the second half of the 20th century, a large aerodrome was constructed along the southwestern side of the Portuguese Air Base No.4.

United States Forces Azores

United States Forces Azores (USAFORAZ) is a subordinate unified command of U.S. Joint Forces Command based at Lajes Field, Portugal near Lajes on Terceira Island in the Azores.


Laurence S. Kuter

While in this position, he represented the Air Force of the US-UK Bilateral Air Conference in Bermuda, and participated in negotiating an agreement with Portugal for U.S. Air Force use of Lajes Air Field in the Azores.


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