The Air Force shooting range (Campo de Tiro) will move from Alcochete to Alter do Chão to allow for the construction of the new Lus de Cames Airport. Minister of National Defence Nuno Melo confirmed the relocation, which will bring 200 military personnel and their families to the Portalegre district. Residents in the new location have been assured that environmental safeguards and local agricultural activities will be maintained.
Air Force shooting range moves to make way for airport
Wednesday, 11 March 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Nuno Melo is the president of CDS-PP (Centro Democrático e Social – Partido Popular), a Christian democratic party in Portugal. In the story he linked Chega's position to socialism, compared André Ventura to Donald Trump, and urged party members to vote 'in conscience' in the presidential runoff on the 8th, a stance that could affect centre‑right voters.
Sources (5)
- Shooting Range to move from Alcochete to Alter do Chão, announces Nuno Melo, with the support of the City CouncilExpresso · 6:00pm, 11 Mar 2026
- Government to relocate Alcochete shooting range to Alter do ChãoPúblico · 4:15pm, 11 Mar 2026
- Shooting Range to move from Alcochete to Alter do ChãoECO · 4:39pm, 11 Mar 2026
- Air Force firing range to move from Alcochete to Alter do ChãoRTP Notícias · 5:00pm, 11 Mar 2026
- Air Force firing range to move from Alcochete to Alter do Chão: "The public can rest assured"Diário de Notícias · 4:38pm, 11 Mar 2026
