Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport (LECH)
Medium airport · Castellón de la Plana, Valencia (community), Spain
Airport data
| Name | Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LECH |
| IATA | CDT |
| Elevation | 1,182 ft (360 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°12'50" E 0°4'24" 40.21389, 0.07333 |
| Location | Castellón de la Plana, Valencia (community), Spain |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 147 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport at a glance
Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport is a medium airport in Castellón de la Plana, Valencia (community), Spain, known to airline systems as CDT. The field elevation of 1,182 ft (360 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LECH 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, 06/24, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of asphalt surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LECH 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 Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castellon de la Plana Aerodrome | LECN | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Aerodromo Vistabella del Maestrat | ES-0064 | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Vinaròs Airfield | ES-0002 | 43 km (23 NM) |
| La Llosa Airfield | ES-0167 | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Les Planes UL | ES-0124 | 57 km (31 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,182 ft field elevation of Castellón-Costa Azahar 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 Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport is LECH, and its IATA code is CDT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport above sea level?
Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport sits at an elevation of 1,182 feet (360 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.2139, 0.0733 — in Castellón de la Plana, Valencia (community), Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Castellon de la Plana Aerodrome, about 24 km away.
Does LECH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LECH 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 Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport?
Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a Asphalt surface.