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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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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
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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

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 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).