Vitoria Airport (LEVT)
Medium airport · Alava, Basque Country, Spain
Airport data
| Name | Vitoria Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LEVT |
| IATA | VIT |
| Elevation | 1,682 ft (513 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°52'58" W 2°43'28" 42.88280, -2.72447 |
| Location | Alava, Basque Country, Spain |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Vitoria Airport at a glance
Vitoria Airport is a medium airport in Alava, Basque Country, Spain, known to airline systems as VIT. The field elevation of 1,682 ft (513 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LEVT 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, 04/22, offers 11,483 ft (3500 m) of con 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 LEVT 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 Vitoria Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo de Treviño | ES-0151 | 18 km (10 NM) |
| Zalduendo ULM | ES-0040 | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Fresno de Losa Airstrip | ES-0250 | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Aeródromo de San Torcuato | LESN | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Bilbao Airport | LEBB | 49 km (26 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vitoria Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,682 ft field elevation of Vitoria 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 Vitoria Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vitoria Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vitoria Airport is LEVT, and its IATA code is VIT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vitoria Airport above sea level?
Vitoria Airport sits at an elevation of 1,682 feet (513 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vitoria Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.8828, -2.7245 — in Alava, Basque Country, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aeródromo de Treviño, about 18 km away.
Does LEVT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LEVT 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 Vitoria Airport?
Vitoria Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 11,483 ft (3500 m) with a CON surface.