Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (LEAL)
Large airport · Alicante, Valencia (community), Spain
Airport data
| Name | Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LEAL |
| IATA | ALC |
| Elevation | 142 ft (43 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°16'56" W 0°33'29" 38.28220, -0.55816 |
| Location | Alicante, Valencia (community), Spain |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport at a glance
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is a large airport in Alicante, Valencia (community), Spain, known to airline systems as ALC. The field elevation of 142 ft (43 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LEAL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LEAL 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 Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muchamiel Airfield | LEMU | 19 km (10 NM) |
| ULM de Dolores | ES-0022 | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Alto Vinalopó Biar Benejama | ES-0218 | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Benejama UL | ES-0217 | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Aeroclub Mar Menor | LELG | 56 km (30 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 142 ft field elevation of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport 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 Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is LEAL, and its IATA code is ALC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport above sea level?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport sits at an elevation of 142 feet (43 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.2822, -0.5582 — in Alicante, Valencia (community), Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Muchamiel Airfield, about 19 km away.
Does LEAL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LEAL 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 Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.