Menorca Airport (LEMH)
Large airport · Mahón (Maó), Islas Baleares, Spain
Airport data
| Name | Menorca Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LEMH |
| IATA | MAH |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°51'45" E 4°13'7" 39.86260, 4.21865 |
| Location | Mahón (Maó), Islas Baleares, Spain |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,366 ft (2550 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Menorca Airport at a glance
Menorca Airport is a large airport in Mahón (Maó), Islas Baleares, Spain, known to airline systems as MAH. The field elevation of 302 ft (92 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LEMH 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, 01/19, offers 8,366 ft (2550 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LEMH 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 Menorca Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sant Lluis Airfield | LESL | 3 km (2 NM) |
| Capdepera Aerodrom | ES-0329 | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Portocristo Airstrip | ES-0294 | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Pollença Seaplane Base | LEPO | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Globedrom de Son Perot | ES-0334 | 96 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Menorca Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 302 ft field elevation of Menorca 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 Menorca Airport
What is the ICAO code of Menorca Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Menorca Airport is LEMH, and its IATA code is MAH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Menorca Airport above sea level?
Menorca Airport sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Menorca Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.8626, 4.2187 — in Mahón (Maó), Islas Baleares, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sant Lluis Airfield, about 3 km away.
Does LEMH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LEMH 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 Menorca Airport?
Menorca Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,366 ft (2550 m) with a ASP surface.