Regional airport · Salamanca, Spain
Salamanca/Matacan
- Elevation
- 2,595 ft
- Coordinates
- 40°57′N 5°30′W
- Local time
- Europe/Madrid
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Field information
LESA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Salamanca/Matacan (LESA/SLM) has 2 runways; the longest, 03/21, is 8,245 ft (2,513 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LESA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Europe/Madrid
Country
Spain
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Municipality
Salamanca
Elevation
2,595 ft
Position
40.9521, -5.5020
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Slots
Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · LESA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,245 ft (2,513 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 08/26 | 6,115 ft (1,864 m) | 400 ft | graded earth | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LESA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Salamanca/Matacan (LESA / SLM) in Salamanca, Spain, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LESA 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 LESA
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 LESA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LESA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at LESA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LESA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to LESA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LESA: 40° 57′ 8″ N 5° 30′ 7″ W; elevation 2595 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Salamanca
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Salamanca. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LESA.
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Cargo Operations at LESA
Support for freighter operations into LESA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LESA sits in the network
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Operating into LESA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Salamanca/Matacan — one desk for the whole trip.