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El Prat

El Prat (LEBL/BCN) serves Barcelona, Spain. This is a major international airport with 3 runways (02/20, 07L/25R). Field elevation is 12 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LEBL
  • Name: El Prat
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 41.2971
  • Longitude: 2.07846
  • Elevation: 12 ft
  • Country: Spain
  • Municipality: Barcelona
  • IATA Code: BCN
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Madrid
  • Distance from City: 12.6 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 02/20

  • Designation: 02/20
  • Dimensions: 8294 X 147
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 07L/25R

  • Designation: 07L/25R
  • Dimensions: 10997 X 196
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 07R/25L

  • Designation: 07R/25L
  • Dimensions: 8727 X 196
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Ground: 121.650 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 118.650 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/en/barcelona-airport/index.html
  • 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 5-8 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: EUR 0.20-0.45 per tonne per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Level 3 slot coordinated. AENA published tariff. Spain's second busiest airport.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: CLH supply. Standard fuelling agents.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Policia Nacional on-site. Non-Schengen at Terminal 1.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: 24h operation. Night noise procedures in effect 23:00-07:00. Preferential runway configuration at night. Three runways (two parallel + crosswind).

Alternates

LELL

  • ICAO: LELL
  • Name: Sabadell
  • Distance (NM): 13.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Sabadell. Immigration office operational during published hours.

LERS

  • ICAO: LERS
  • Name: Reus
  • Distance (NM): 42.1
  • 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 Reus.

LEGE

  • ICAO: LEGE
  • Name: Girona
  • Distance (NM): 47.7
  • 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 Girona.

LFMP

  • ICAO: LFMP
  • Name: Rivesaltes
  • Distance (NM): 93.6
  • 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 Perpignan.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LEBL?
The tower frequency at El Prat is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at LEBL?
El Prat offers Jet A-1.
Does LEBL require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for El Prat (Spain).