Matacan
Matacan (LESA/SLM) serves Salamanca, Spain. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (03/21, 08/26). Field elevation is 2595 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: LESA
- Name: Matacan
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 40.952099
- Longitude: -5.50199
- Elevation: 2595 ft
- Country: Spain
- Municipality: Salamanca
- IATA Code: SLM
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Distance from City: 13.7 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 03/21
- Designation: 03/21
- Dimensions: 8202 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: VOR/DME, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: 6594 X 400
- Surface: GRE
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 139.300 MHz
- Ground: 121.850 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
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: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 7.36 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 4.09 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Fees set by AENA. Discounts available for based operators at Salamanca.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Single fuel provider at Salamanca. Self-fueling not permitted.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Salamanca where available.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew at Salamanca. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.
Alternates
LEVD
- ICAO: LEVD
- Name: Villanubla
- Distance (NM): 53.9
- 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.
LECU
- ICAO: LECU
- Name: Cuatro Vientos
- Distance (NM): 85.6
- 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.
LEMD
- ICAO: LEMD
- Name: Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas
- Distance (NM): 92.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Policia Nacional on-site 24h. Non-Schengen at Terminal 4S. Full customs facilities.
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 LESA?
- The tower frequency at Matacan is 139.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LESA?
- Matacan offers Jet A-1.
- Does LESA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Matacan (Spain).