Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport (LECU)
Medium airport · Madrid, Madrid (community), Spain
Airport data
| Name | Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LECU |
| Elevation | 2,269 ft (692 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°22'15" W 3°47'7" 40.37070, -3.78514 |
| Location | Madrid, Madrid (community), Spain |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09L/27R | 2,698 ft (822 m) | 148 ft | GRASS | No |
| H1/ | 131 ft (40 m) | 100 ft | ASPH | No |
Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport at a glance
Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport is a medium airport in Madrid, Madrid (community), Spain. The field elevation of 2,269 ft (692 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LECU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 4,921 ft (1500 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 LECU 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 Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Getafe Air Base | LEGT | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Aeródromo de Griñón | ES-0209 | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Aeródromo de Brunete | ES-0178 | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Villanueva de la Cañada Airfield | ES-0148 | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport | LEMD | 23 km (12 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,269 ft field elevation of Madrid-Cuatro Vientos 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 Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport
What is the ICAO code of Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport is LECU, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport above sea level?
Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport sits at an elevation of 2,269 feet (692 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.3707, -3.7851 — in Madrid, Madrid (community), Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Getafe Air Base, about 10 km away.
Does LECU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LECU 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 Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport?
Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.