Salamanca Airport (LESA)
Medium airport · Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain
Airport data
| Name | Salamanca Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LESA |
| IATA | SLM |
| Elevation | 2,595 ft (791 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°57'8" W 5°30'7" 40.95210, -5.50199 |
| Location | Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,245 ft (2513 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 6,115 ft (1864 m) | 400 ft | GRE | No |
Salamanca Airport at a glance
Salamanca Airport is a medium airport in Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain, known to airline systems as SLM. The field elevation of 2,595 ft (791 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LESA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 8,245 ft (2513 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LESA 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 Salamanca Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Calzada de Valdunciel | LEUN | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Aeródromo de Piedrahita | ES-0154 | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Valle Amblés | ES-0030 | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Aeródromo el Maíllo | ES-0074 | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Aerodrómo de Sanchidrián | ES-0049 | 75 km (41 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Salamanca Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,595 ft field elevation of Salamanca 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 Salamanca Airport
What is the ICAO code of Salamanca Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Salamanca Airport is LESA, and its IATA code is SLM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Salamanca Airport above sea level?
Salamanca Airport sits at an elevation of 2,595 feet (791 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Salamanca Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.9521, -5.5020 — in Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aeródromo Calzada de Valdunciel, about 23 km away.
Does LESA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LESA 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 Salamanca Airport?
Salamanca Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,245 ft (2513 m) with a ASP surface.