Alicante-Elche
Alicante-Elche (LEAL/ALC) serves Alicante, Spain. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (10/28). Field elevation is 142 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LEAL
- Name: Alicante-Elche
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 38.2822
- Longitude: -0.558156
- Elevation: 142 ft
- Country: Spain
- Municipality: Alicante
- IATA Code: ALC
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Distance from City: 9.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 9842 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.150 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 113.800 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.aena.es/csee/Satellite?cid=1049437849176&pagename=subHome&Language=EN_GB&SiteName=ALC&c=Page
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx EUR 4-7 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 0.18-0.40 per tonne per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: AENA published tariff. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez airport.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: CLH supply.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Non-Schengen processing at new terminal.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: 24h operation. Standard noise abatement procedures. Single runway 10/28.
Alternates
LELC
- ICAO: LELC
- Name: San Javier
- Distance (NM): 32.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Murcia San Javier where available.
LEVC
- ICAO: LEVC
- Name: Manises
- Distance (NM): 72.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Valencia. Immigration office operational during published hours.
LEIB
- ICAO: LEIB
- Name: Ibiza
- Distance (NM): 97.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Ibiza. Immigration office operational during published hours.
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Spain Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 4 business days minimum (first-time charter). Subsequent applications may be faster. AESA operates Mon-Fri, 0900-2100 local time — closed weekends/holidays.
Private flights generally exempt from permits.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LEAL?
- The tower frequency at Alicante-Elche is 118.15 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LEAL?
- Alicante-Elche offers Jet A-1.
- Does LEAL require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Alicante-Elche (Spain).