Almeria
Almeria (LEAM/LEI) serves Almeria, Spain. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 70 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: LEAM
- Name: Almeria
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 36.843899
- Longitude: -2.3701
- Elevation: 70 ft
- Country: Spain
- Municipality: Almeria
- IATA Code: LEI
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Distance from City: 8.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: 10499 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.350 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
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=1048146844127&pagename=subHome&Language=EN_GB&SiteName=LEI&c=Page
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 11.29 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 2.69 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Fees set by AENA. Discounts available for based operators at Almeria.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fuel available H24 at Almeria. Advance arrangement recommended for large uplift.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Almeria.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew at Almeria. Noise abatement procedures apply during night hours. Preferential runway system may be in effect.
Alternates
LEGR
- ICAO: LEGR
- Name: Federico Garcia Lorca
- Distance (NM): 70.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Granada.
LELC
- ICAO: LELC
- Name: San Javier
- Distance (NM): 93.1
- 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.
Airport Services
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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 LEAM?
- The tower frequency at Almeria is 118.35 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LEAM?
- Almeria offers Jet A-1.
- Does LEAM require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Almeria (Spain).