Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air Base (LEAB)
Medium airport · Albacete, Castilla–La Mancha, Spain
Airport data
| Name | Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LEAB |
| IATA | ABC |
| Elevation | 2,302 ft (702 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°56'55" W 1°51'49" 38.94850, -1.86352 |
| Location | Albacete, Castilla–La Mancha, Spain |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air Base at a glance
Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air Base is a medium airport in Albacete, Castilla–La Mancha, Spain, known to airline systems as ABC. The field elevation of 2,302 ft (702 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LEAB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LEAB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pozo Cañada Airfield | ES-0015 | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Tinajeros Airfield | LETY | 21 km (11 NM) |
| La Gineta ULM | ES-0189 | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Fuentealamo Airfield | ES-0187 | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Ontur Airfield | LEOT | 47 km (25 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,302 ft field elevation of Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 548 airports and airfields we list for Spain — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air Base is LEAB, and its IATA code is ABC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air Base above sea level?
Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air Base sits at an elevation of 2,302 feet (702 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air Base located?
The airport lies at 38.9485, -1.8635 — in Albacete, Castilla–La Mancha, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pozo Cañada Airfield, about 20 km away.
Does LEAB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LEAB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air Base?
Albacete Airport / Los Llanos Air Base has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a ASP surface.