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Santiago (LEST/SCQ) — Santiago, Spain

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.75
Runways
17/35
Elevation
1,213 ft

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81% Data Complete 42 of 52 points
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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 · Oct 26
4 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 11:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.750 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 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: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • 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
  • APIS 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.

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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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Active NOTAMs

A7273/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM -PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 11/26 WEF 26-NOV-26. SANTIAGO/ROSALIA DE CASTRO AD. - APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING: REMARKS
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC 2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
A6404/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM -PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 10/26 WEF 29-OCT-26. SANTIAGO/ROSALIA DE CASTRO AD - IN ALL AFFECTED PAGES AND CHARTS: - UPDATE OF COORDINATES TO WGS84. - ELEVATION OF SIGNIFICANT RUNWAY POINTS. - RUNWAY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS. - REMARKS ON RADIO NAVIGATION AIDS. - UPDATE OF POINTS IN A…
2026-10-29 00:00 UTC 2026-11-11 00:00 UTC
A7463/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
DATA LINK DEPARTURE CLEARANCE AND START-UP SERVICES VIA DATA LINK (DCL) NOT AVBL
2026-10-28 22:00 UTC 2026-10-29 03:00 UTC

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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?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Permit details for Spain
Where is LEST located?
Santiago (LEST) is located in Santiago, Spain.
What is the IATA code for LEST?
The IATA code for Santiago is SCQ.
Does LEST have an ILS approach?
Yes, Santiago has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 17/35.
Is LEST a port of entry?
Yes, Santiago is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.