Ciudad Real International Airport (LERL)
Medium airport · Ciudad Real, Castilla–La Mancha, Spain
Airport data
| Name | Ciudad Real International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LERL |
| IATA | CQM |
| Elevation | 2,120 ft (646 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°51'23" W 3°58'12" 38.85648, -3.96994 |
| Location | Ciudad Real, Castilla–La Mancha, Spain |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 13,450 ft (4100 m) | 197 ft | asp | Yes |
Ciudad Real International Airport at a glance
Ciudad Real International Airport is a medium airport in Ciudad Real, Castilla–La Mancha, Spain, known to airline systems as CQM. The field elevation of 2,120 ft (646 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LERL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 13,450 ft (4100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LERL 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 Ciudad Real International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Los Pozuelos De Calatrava Airfield | LEPZ | 20 km (11 NM) |
| San Enrique Airfield | LESE | 33 km (18 NM) |
| El Castaño Airfield | LECT | 40 km (22 NM) |
| La Calderera Airfield | LELA | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Carreras de Galgos Airstrip | ES-0333 | 50 km (27 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ciudad Real International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,120 ft field elevation of Ciudad Real International 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 Ciudad Real International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ciudad Real International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ciudad Real International Airport is LERL, and its IATA code is CQM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ciudad Real International Airport above sea level?
Ciudad Real International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,120 feet (646 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ciudad Real International Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.8565, -3.9699 — in Ciudad Real, Castilla–La Mancha, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Los Pozuelos De Calatrava Airfield, about 20 km away.
Does LERL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LERL 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 Ciudad Real International Airport?
Ciudad Real International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 13,450 ft (4100 m) with a asp surface.