Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport
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Major hub with GA access24 hoursCustoms on siteSlots required

Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport LEMD / MAD

Spain's largest hub with an executive aviation terminal on the south-east side, 25 minutes from Paseo de la Castellana. Slots are coordinated and taxi times can be long, but 24-hour operations and four runways make it reliable for long-haul and heavy aircraft. High-altitude field: check hot-day performance.

14,272 ft
Longest runway
25 min
Drive to Madrid
3
FBOs / handlers
1,998 ft
Elevation

Facts

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

Private terminals (FBOs)

  • Gestair Executive FBO
  • Universal Aviation Madrid
  • Executive Airlines Handling

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 14,272 ft runway. Hot days, high elevation and wet runways reduce the margin.

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