Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport
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Major hub with GA access24 hoursCustoms on siteNoise curfewSlots required

Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport LEBL / BCN

Catalonia's hub with a corporate aviation terminal on the north side, 20 minutes from the Passeig de Gràcia. Coordinated slots and busy summer schedules can constrain parking during Mobile World Congress (February/March) and the Formula 1 weekend. Fully 24-hour with CIQ.

10,997 ft
Longest runway
20 min
Drive to Barcelona
3
FBOs / handlers
12 ft
Elevation

Facts

Hours
H24
24-hour operations
Yes
Customs & immigration
Yes
Prior permission (PPR)
No
Slot coordination
Yes
Noise curfew
Yes
Runway surface
asphalt
Fuel
Jet A-1, SAF (limited)
Helipad
Yes
Distance to centre
13 km
Typical largest aircraft
Up to BBJ/ACJ.

Private terminals (FBOs)

  • Aena Corporate Aviation Terminal
  • Gestair Barcelona
  • Universal Aviation Barcelona

An FBO is the private terminal: lounge, crew, fuel, customs desk. You drive up, walk 30 metres, and board.

Which jets can use this runway?

Based on published takeoff distances at maximum weight versus a 10,997 ft runway. Hot days, high elevation and wet runways reduce the margin.

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