International hub · Santiago, Spain
Santiago de Compostela/Rosal
- Elevation
- 1,213 ft
- Coordinates
- 42°54′N 8°25′W
- Local time
- Europe/Madrid
Photo: JarrahTree · CC BY 2.5 AU · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
LEST runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Santiago de Compostela/Rosal (LEST/SCQ) has one runway, 17/35, 10,499 ft (3,200 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LEST, 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
Santiago de Compostela
Elevation
1,213 ft
Position
42.8963, -8.4151
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Slots
Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · LEST
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 10,499 ft (3,200 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LEST.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Santiago de Compostela/Rosal (LEST / SCQ) in Santiago, Spain, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LEST 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 LEST
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
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 LEST
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LEST covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at LEST
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LEST is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to LEST
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LEST: 42° 53′ 47″ N 8° 24′ 55″ W; elevation 1213 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Santiago
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Santiago. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LEST.
- 06
Cargo Operations at LEST
Support for freighter operations into LEST covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LEST sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into LEST?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Santiago de Compostela/Rosal — one desk for the whole trip.