Bilbao Airport (LEBB)
Large airport · Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain
Airport data
| Name | Bilbao Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LEBB |
| IATA | BIO |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°18'4" W 2°54'38" 43.30110, -2.91061 |
| Location | Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,266 ft (1910 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bilbao Airport at a glance
Bilbao Airport is a large airport in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain, known to airline systems as BIO. The field elevation of 138 ft (42 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LEBB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LEBB 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 Bilbao Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno de Losa Airstrip | ES-0250 | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Campo de Vuelo de Oteo | ES-0211 | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Vitoria Airport | LEVT | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Base Aérea Las Navas | ES-0045 | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Zalduendo ULM | ES-0040 | 67 km (36 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bilbao Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 138 ft field elevation of Bilbao 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 Bilbao Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bilbao Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bilbao Airport is LEBB, and its IATA code is BIO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bilbao Airport above sea level?
Bilbao Airport sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bilbao Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.3011, -2.9106 — in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fresno de Losa Airstrip, about 43 km away.
Does LEBB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LEBB 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 Bilbao Airport?
Bilbao Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a ASP surface.