Illustration: Luís de Camões Airport Observatory (original work). Not to scale; not the airport design.

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Replacement firing range announced in Alter do Chão
Status: Officially proposed
Ministry of National Defence announces the location of the replacement military firing range.
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Demilitarisation spending authorised (RCM 119/2026)
Status: Legally decided
Up to €4.5 million plus VAT authorised for demilitarisation work at the firing range.
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Firing-range land released for the airport
Status: Target / forecast
Phased release of the area needed for the airport.
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Demilitarisation works authorised
Status: Legally decided
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Replacement firing range area
Status: Officially proposed
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Alter do Chão
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Training at the Campo de Tiro de Alcochete
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Chart: the replacement firing range, to scale
Source document
Council of Ministers Resolution 119/2026
Resolution authorising expenditure of up to €4.5 million plus VAT for demilitarisation work at the Campo de Tiro de Alcochete (per the research dossier).
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Defence Ministry announces the location of the new firing range in Alter do Chão
Announcement that the replacement military firing range (about 7,500 ha) will be in Alter do Chão, with the support of the municipal council (per the research dossier).