What is the tower frequency at LESA?

The tower frequency at Matacan is 139.3 MHz.

Does LESA require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Matacan (Spain).

Where is LESA located?

Matacan (LESA) is located in Salamanca, Spain.

What is the IATA code for LESA?

The IATA code for Matacan is SLM.

How long is the runway at LESA?

The main runway at Matacan (03/21) measures 8202 X 197.

Is LESA a port of entry?

Yes, Matacan is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Matacan (LESA/SLM) — Salamanca, Spain

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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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Observed Activity · Jul 22

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 18:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-22

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LESA
Name: Matacan
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
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

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: 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.

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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

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

D3827/26 info

Temporary restricted area

TEMPORARY SEGREGATED AREA FOR UAS FLYING ACTIVATED WI 404015N 0054833W, 411415N 0053247W, 410907N 0051339W, 403512N 0052920W, 404015N 0054833W SALAMANCA/MATACAN RMK: THE ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION OF THIS AREA WILL BE CARRIED OUT IN REAL TIME BY TACTICAL COORDINATION WITH LESA TWR. ANY FLT …

2026-09-21 13:00:00 2026-09-24 18:16:00

B6260/26 info

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM -PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 08/26 WEF 03-SEP-26. SALAMANCA/MATACAN AD - HANDLING SERVICES AND FACILITIES: REMARKS. - RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING SERVICES: REMARKS. - RUNWAY SURFACE CONDITION ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING, AND SNOW PLAN. - AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE: HOURS OF APPLICABI…

2026-09-03 00:00:00 2026-09-16 23:59:00

D3642/26 info

Temporary restricted area

TEMPORARY SEGREGATED AREA FOR UNMANNED ACFT VEHICLE FLYING ACT WI 12500M RADIUS OF 405707N 0053007W SALAMANCA/MATACAN RMK: THE ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION OF THIS AREA WILL BE CARRIED OUT IN REAL TIME BY TACTICAL COORDINATION WITH LESA TWR. ANY FLT INTERESTED IN USING AFFECTED AIRSPACE …

2026-07-20 07:30:00 2026-08-28 09:00:00

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently 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).
Where is LESA located?: Matacan (LESA) is located in Salamanca, Spain.
What is the IATA code for LESA?: The IATA code for Matacan is SLM.
How long is the runway at LESA?: The main runway at Matacan (03/21) measures 8202 X 197.
Is LESA a port of entry?: Yes, Matacan is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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