Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base (LETO)
Medium airport · Madrid, Madrid (community), Spain
Airport data
| Name | Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LETO |
| IATA | TOJ |
| Elevation | 2,026 ft (618 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°29'16" W 3°27'25" 40.48788, -3.45681 |
| Location | Madrid, Madrid (community), Spain |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 15,807 ft (4818 m) | 197 ft | PEM | Yes |
Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base at a glance
Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base is a medium airport in Madrid, Madrid (community), Spain, known to airline systems as TOJ. The field elevation of 2,026 ft (618 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LETO 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, 04/22, offers 15,807 ft (4818 m) of pem 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 LETO 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 Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport | LEMD | 10 km (5 NM) |
| Aeródromo Loring | ES-0162 | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport | LECU | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Getafe Air Base | LEGT | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Valdenuño-Fernandez Airstrip | ES-0256 | 32 km (17 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,026 ft field elevation of Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón 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 Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base is LETO, and its IATA code is TOJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base above sea level?
Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base sits at an elevation of 2,026 feet (618 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base located?
The airport lies at 40.4879, -3.4568 — in Madrid, Madrid (community), Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, about 10 km away.
Does LETO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LETO 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 Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base?
Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 15,807 ft (4818 m) with a PEM surface.