San Javier Airport (LELC)
Medium airport · San Javier, Murcia (region), Spain
Airport data
| Name | San Javier Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LELC |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°46'30" W 0°48'45" 37.77500, -0.81239 |
| Location | San Javier, Murcia (region), Spain |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 5,174 ft (1577 m) | 148 ft | ASPH | No |
| 05R/23L | 7,612 ft (2320 m) | 148 ft | ASPH | Yes |
San Javier Airport at a glance
San Javier Airport is a medium airport in San Javier, Murcia (region), Spain. The field elevation of 11 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LELC 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 — 05R/23L — offers 7,612 ft (2320 m) of asph surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05R points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LELC 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 San Javier Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aeroclub Mar Menor | LELG | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Los Martínez Del Puerto Airfield | LEMP | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Region of Murcia International Airport | LEMI | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Alcantarilla Air Base | LERI | 42 km (23 NM) |
| ULM de Dolores | ES-0022 | 43 km (23 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for San Javier Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 11 ft field elevation of San Javier 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 San Javier Airport
What is the ICAO code of San Javier Airport?
The ICAO identifier of San Javier Airport is LELC, 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 San Javier Airport above sea level?
San Javier Airport sits at an elevation of 11 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is San Javier Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.7750, -0.8124 — in San Javier, Murcia (region), Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aeroclub Mar Menor, about 10 km away.
Does LELC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LELC 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 San Javier Airport?
San Javier Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05R/23L, measures 7,612 ft (2320 m) with a ASPH surface.