International hub · Madrid, Spain
Madrid/Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas
- Elevation
- 1,998 ft
- Coordinates
- 40°30′N 3°34′W
- Local time
- Europe/Madrid
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Field information
LEMD runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Madrid/Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas (LEMD/MAD) has 4 runways; the longest, 18R/36L, is 14,271 ft (4,350 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LEMD, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Europe/Madrid
Country
Spain
ES
Municipality
Madrid
Elevation
1,998 ft
Position
40.4934, -3.5722
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Slots
Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · LEMD
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18R/36L | 14,271 ft (4,350 m) | 197 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 14R/32L | 13,084 ft (3,988 m) | 197 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 14L/32R | 11,483 ft (3,500 m) | 197 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 18L/36R | 11,483 ft (3,500 m) | 197 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LEMD.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Madrid/Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas (LEMD / MAD) in Madrid, Spain, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LEMD is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at LEMD
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at LEMD
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LEMD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at LEMD
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LEMD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to LEMD
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LEMD: 40° 29′ 36″ N 3° 34′ 20″ W; elevation 1998 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Madrid
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Madrid. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LEMD.
- 06
Cargo Operations at LEMD
Support for freighter operations into LEMD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Operating into LEMD?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Madrid/Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas — one desk for the whole trip.