Regional airport · Santander, Spain
Santander/Seve Ballesteros
- Elevation
- 16 ft
- Coordinates
- 43°26′N 3°49′W
- Local time
- Europe/Madrid
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Field information
LEXJ runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Santander/Seve Ballesteros (LEXJ/SDR) has one runway, 11/29, 7,612 ft (2,320 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LEXJ, 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
Santander
Elevation
16 ft
Position
43.4271, -3.8200
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Slots
Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · LEXJ
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,612 ft (2,320 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LEXJ.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Santander/Seve Ballesteros (LEXJ / SDR) in Santander, Spain, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LEXJ 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 LEXJ
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 LEXJ
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LEXJ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at LEXJ
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LEXJ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to LEXJ
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LEXJ: 43° 25′ 38″ N 3° 49′ 12″ W; elevation 16 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Santander
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Santander. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LEXJ.
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Cargo Operations at LEXJ
Support for freighter operations into LEXJ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LEXJ sits in the network
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Operating into LEXJ?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Santander/Seve Ballesteros — one desk for the whole trip.