The airport would have had two runways on the borders of the airport property and would have been able to accommodate the Boeing 747 and perhaps the Airbus A380. Ota Airport would likely have served the airlines and their destinations that currently serve Lisbon Portela Airport.
Two runways were planned for this airport, which could handle Boeing 747s and perhaps Airbus A380s. It was expected to serve the same airlines and destinations as Lisbon Portela Airport does now.