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Bilbao (LEBB/BIO) — Bilbao, Spain

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.5
Runways: 10/28, 12/30
Elevation: 138 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

72 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 66 on the ground · busiest hour 11:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-26

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LEBB
Name: Bilbao
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 43.301102
Longitude: -2.91061
Elevation: 138 ft
Country: Spain
Municipality: Bilbao
IATA Code: BIO
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Madrid
Distance from City: 4.7 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 10/28

Designation: 10/28
Dimensions: 6562 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 8530 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.500 MHz
Ground: 121.700 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 118.825 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
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=1047658432525&pagename=subHome&Language=EN_GB&SiteName=BIO&c=Page
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Bilbao Operations +34 8 630 2360
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: EUR 6.13 per tonne MTOW
Parking Fee: EUR 5.54 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: EUR
Remarks: Standard AENA tariff at Bilbao. Night surcharge of 25% between 2300-0600 local.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Jet A-1 supplied by local provider at Bilbao. Into-plane service included.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Bilbao.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No formal curfew at Bilbao. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.

Alternates

LEVT

ICAO: LEVT
Name: Vitoria
Distance (NM): 26.4
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 Vitoria where available.

LEXJ

ICAO: LEXJ
Name: Seve Ballesteros-Santander
Distance (NM): 40.4
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Santander.

LESO

ICAO: LESO
Name: San Sebastian
Distance (NM): 49.0
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 San Sebastian where available.

LFBZ

ICAO: LFBZ
Name: Bayonne-Anglet
Distance (NM): 61.0
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Biarritz. Immigration office operational during published hours.

Airport Services

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Spain Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

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 / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permits.

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Active NOTAMs

B7580/26

warning Upcoming

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM -PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 10/26 WEF 29-OCT-26. BILBAO AD - IN ALL AFFECTED PAGES AND CHARTS: - UPDATE OF COORDINATES TO WGS84. - ELEVATION OF SIGNIFICANT RUNWAY POINTS. - RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS. - REMARKS ON RADIO NAVIGATION AIDS. - DUE TO THE IMPLEMENT ATION OF RNAV 1 MANO…

2026-10-29 00:00 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC

B8689/26

warning Upcoming

Aerodrome restriction

DATA LINK DEPARTURE CLEARANCE AND START-UP SERVICES VIA DATA LINK (DCL) NOT AVBL

2026-10-28 22:00 UTC 2026-10-29 03:00 UTC

D5894/26

info

Temporary restricted area

TEMPORARY SEGREGATED AREA FOR UAS FLYING ACTIVATED WI 432106N 0024713W, 432046N 0024704W, 432011N 0024806W, 432025N 0024829W, 432036N 0024748W, 432106N 0024713W GUIPUZCOA/BILBAO

2026-10-26 09:00 UTC 2026-10-30 13:30 UTC

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Nearby Airports

LEVT Vitoria 26 NM LEXJ Seve Ballesteros-Santander 40 NM LEDB Aeródromo de La Vid de Bureba 44 NM LESO San Sebastian 49 NM LERJ Logroño-Agoncillo Airport 57 NM LFBZ Bayonne-Anglet 61 NM LEPP Pamplona Airport 64 NM LEBG Burgos Airport 65 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LEBB?: The tower frequency at Bilbao is 118.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at LEBB?: Bilbao offers Jet A-1.
Does LEBB require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Permit details for Spain
Does LEBB require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Bilbao.
Where is LEBB located?: Bilbao (LEBB) is located in Bilbao, Spain.
What is the IATA code for LEBB?: The IATA code for Bilbao is BIO.
Does LEBB have an ILS approach?: Yes, Bilbao has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.
Is LEBB a port of entry?: Yes, Bilbao is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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