Regional airport · Castellon, Spain
Castellon Costa Azahar
- Elevation
- 1,182 ft
- Coordinates
- 40°13′N 0°04′E
- Local time
- Europe/Madrid
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Field information
LECH runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Castellon Costa Azahar (LECH/CDT) has one runway, 06/24, 8,858 ft (2,700 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LECH, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Europe/Madrid
Country
Spain
ES
Municipality
Castellón de la Plana
Elevation
1,182 ft
Position
40.2139, 0.0733
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · LECH
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,858 ft (2,700 m) | 147 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LECH.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Castellon Costa Azahar (LECH / CDT) in Castellon, Spain, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LECH is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at LECH
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Spain
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Spain. Applicable permit lead times for Spain are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Spain are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at LECH
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LECH covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at LECH
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LECH is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to LECH
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LECH: 40° 12′ 50″ N 0° 4′ 24″ E; elevation 1182 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Castellon
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Castellon. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LECH.
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Cargo Operations at LECH
Support for freighter operations into LECH covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LECH sits in the network
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Operating into LECH?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Castellon Costa Azahar — one desk for the whole trip.