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Santiago

Santiago (LEST/SCQ) serves Santiago, Spain. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (17/35). Field elevation is 1213 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
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LEST
  • Name: Santiago
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 42.896301
  • Longitude: -8.41514
  • Elevation: 1213 ft
  • Country: Spain
  • Municipality: Santiago
  • IATA Code: SCQ
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Madrid
  • Distance from City: 11.3 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 17/35

  • Designation: 17/35
  • Dimensions: 10499 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.750 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 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 10.17 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: EUR 6.07 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 Santiago de Compostela.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Jet A-1 supplied by local provider at Santiago de Compostela. Into-plane service included.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Santiago de Compostela.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No formal curfew at Santiago de Compostela. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.

Alternates

LECO

  • ICAO: LECO
  • Name: A Coruna
  • Distance (NM): 24.4
  • 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 A Coruna where available.

LEVX

  • ICAO: LEVX
  • Name: Vigo
  • Distance (NM): 41.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Vigo. Immigration office operational during published hours.

LPPR

  • ICAO: LPPR
  • Name: Francisco Sa Carneiro
  • Distance (NM): 99.7
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry. SEF on-site. Non-Schengen processing available.

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 LEST?
The tower frequency at Santiago is 118.75 MHz.
What fuel is available at LEST?
Santiago offers Jet A-1.
Does LEST require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Santiago (Spain).