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Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas (LEMD/MAD) — Madrid, Spain

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.07
Runways
14L/32R, 14R/32L, 18L/36R, 18R/36L
Community check
29 days ago
Elevation
1,998 ft

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Checked by the community — 1 field confirmation, last one 29 days ago.
85% Data Complete 44 of 52 points
Missing: Operations
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
375 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 324 on the ground · busiest hour 18:00Z
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
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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

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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

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/en/passengers/passengers.html
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • 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
  • APIS Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Policia Nacional on-site 24h. Non-Schengen at Terminal 4S. Full customs facilities.

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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.

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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

D6088/26
info
Temporary restricted area
TEMPO RESTRICTED AREA ACTIVATED WI 2000M RADIUS CENTERED ON COORD: 402610N 0033558W ESTADIO WANDA METROPOLITANO, MADRID. RMK: IFR TFC WILL NOT BE AFFECTED BY THIS RESTRICTION. IFR/VFR FLT WITH FPL ARR/DEP LEMD AD WILL NOT BE AFFECTED BY THIS RESTRICTION. OVERFLIGHT CLEARED ONLY ACFT PROPER…
2026-11-08 19:00 UTC 2026-11-08 23:30 UTC
D6083/26
info
Temporary restricted area
TEMPO RESTRICTED AREA ACTIVATED WI 2000M RADIUS CENTERED ON COORD: 402610N 0033558W ESTADIO WANDA METROPOLITANO, MADRID. RMK: IFR TFC WILL NOT BE AFFECTED BY THIS RESTRICTION. IFR/VFR FLT WITH FPL ARR/DEP LEMD AD WILL NOT BE AFFECTED BY THIS RESTRICTION. OVERFLIGHT CLEARED ONLY ACFT PROPER…
2026-11-03 19:00 UTC 2026-11-03 23:30 UTC
D5893/26
info
Temporary restricted area
TEMPO RESTRICTED AREA ACTIVATED WI 2000M RADIUS CENTERED ON COORD: 402330N 0033931W ESTADIO DE VALLECAS, MADRID RMK: IFR TFC WILL NOT BE AFFECTED BY THIS RESTRICTION. OVERFLIGHT CLEARED ONLY ACFT PROPERLY AUTHORIZED, STATE ACFT, ACFT OF THE FORCES AND CORPS OF STATE SECURITY AND ACFT OF …
2026-10-31 14:00 UTC 2026-10-31 18:30 UTC

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Nearby Airports

LETO Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base 5 NM LECU Cuatro Vientos 12 NM LEGT Getafe Air Base 13 NM LEMT Casarrubios Del Monte Airport 26 NM LERM Robledillo De Mohernando Airport 28 NM LEOC Ocaña Airport 32 NM LETG Aeródromo de Algodor 37 NM LEFM Fuentemilanos Airport 40 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently 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?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Permit details for Spain
Where is LEMD located?
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas (LEMD) is located in Madrid, Spain.
What is the IATA code for LEMD?
The IATA code for Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas is MAD.
Does LEMD have an ILS approach?
Yes, Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 14L/32R, 14R/32L, 18L/36R, 18R/36L.
Is LEMD a port of entry?
Yes, Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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