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

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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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).