Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas (LEMD/MAD) serves Madrid, Spain. This is a major international airport with 4 runways (14L/32R, 14R/32L). Field elevation is 1998 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: LEMD
- Name: Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 40.471928
- Longitude: -3.56264
- Elevation: 1998 ft
- Country: Spain
- Municipality: Madrid
- IATA Code: MAD
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Distance from City: 13.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 14L/32R
- Designation: 14L/32R
- Dimensions: 11483 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 14R/32L
- Designation: 14R/32L
- Dimensions: 13084 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 18L/36R
- Designation: 18L/36R
- Dimensions: 11483 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 18R/36L
- Designation: 18R/36L
- Dimensions: 13711 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.070, 118.150, 118.670, 118.975 MHz
- Ground: 121.850 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 118.250 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/passengers/passengers.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 5-9 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 0.20-0.50 per tonne per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Level 3 slot coordinated. AENA published tariff. Spain's largest airport. Four terminals + satellite.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: CLH (Compania Logistica de Hidrocarburos) supply. Multiple fuelling agents.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Policia Nacional on-site 24h. Non-Schengen at Terminal 4S. Full customs facilities.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: 24h operation. Preferential runway use at night. Noise abatement procedures 23:00-07:00. Four runways in two parallel pairs. Chapter 3 minimum.
Alternates
LECU
- ICAO: LECU
- Name: Cuatro Vientos
- Distance (NM): 11.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Madrid Cuatro Vientos where available.
LESA
- ICAO: LESA
- Name: Matacan
- Distance (NM): 92.8
- 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 Salamanca where available.
LEVD
- ICAO: LEVD
- Name: Villanubla
- Distance (NM): 94.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Valladolid. Immigration office operational during published hours.
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 LEMD?
- The tower frequency at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas is 118.07, 118.15, 118.67, 118.975 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LEMD?
- Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas offers Jet A-1.
- Does LEMD require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas (Spain).