Getafe Air Base (LEGT)
Medium airport · Getafe, Madrid (community), Spain
Airport data
| Name | Getafe Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LEGT |
| Elevation | 2,034 ft (620 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°17'39" W 3°43'26" 40.29410, -3.72383 |
| Location | Getafe, Madrid (community), Spain |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8,136 ft (2480 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 05R/23L | 3,018 ft (920 m) | 98 ft | GRE | No |
Getafe Air Base at a glance
Getafe Air Base is a medium airport in Getafe, Madrid (community), Spain. The field elevation of 2,034 ft (620 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LEGT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 8,136 ft (2480 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LEGT 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 Getafe Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport | LECU | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Aeródromo de Griñón | ES-0209 | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport | LEMD | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Casarrubios Del Monte Airfield | LEMT | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Aeródromo de Brunete | ES-0178 | 28 km (15 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Getafe Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,034 ft field elevation of Getafe Air Base 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 Getafe Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Getafe Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Getafe Air Base is LEGT, 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 Getafe Air Base above sea level?
Getafe Air Base sits at an elevation of 2,034 feet (620 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Getafe Air Base located?
The airport lies at 40.2941, -3.7238 — in Getafe, Madrid (community), Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport, about 10 km away.
Does LEGT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LEGT 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 Getafe Air Base?
Getafe Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 8,136 ft (2480 m) with a ASP surface.