Badajoz Airport (LEBZ)
Medium airport · Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain
Airport data
| Name | Badajoz Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LEBZ |
| IATA | BJZ |
| Elevation | 609 ft (186 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°53'29" W 6°49'17" 38.89130, -6.82133 |
| Location | Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9,350 ft (2850 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Badajoz Airport at a glance
Badajoz Airport is a medium airport in Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain, known to airline systems as BJZ. The field elevation of 609 ft (186 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LEBZ 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, 13/31, offers 9,350 ft (2850 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LEBZ 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 Badajoz Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Manantío Airfield | LEEM | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Morante Airfield | LETE | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Campo de Vuelo Casimiro Patiño | LEPN | 26 km (14 NM) |
| El Molinillo Airfield | LELI | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Aeródromo de Royanejos | LEMY | 42 km (23 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Badajoz Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 609 ft field elevation of Badajoz 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 Badajoz Airport
What is the ICAO code of Badajoz Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Badajoz Airport is LEBZ, and its IATA code is BJZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Badajoz Airport above sea level?
Badajoz Airport sits at an elevation of 609 feet (186 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Badajoz Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.8913, -6.8213 — in Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Manantío Airfield, about 19 km away.
Does LEBZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LEBZ 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 Badajoz Airport?
Badajoz Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 9,350 ft (2850 m) with a ASP surface.