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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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.
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 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).