Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (LEXJ)
Medium airport · Santander, Cantabria, Spain
Airport data
| Name | Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LEXJ |
| IATA | SDR |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°25'38" W 3°49'12" 43.42710, -3.82001 |
| Location | Santander, Cantabria, Spain |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,612 ft (2320 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport at a glance
Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is a medium airport in Santander, Cantabria, Spain, known to airline systems as SDR. The field elevation of 16 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LEXJ 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, 11/29, offers 7,612 ft (2320 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LEXJ 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 Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cóbreces Airfield | ES-0234 | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Base Aérea Las Navas | ES-0045 | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Campo de Vuelo de Oteo | ES-0211 | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Aeródromo de Cillamayor | LEUC | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Camaleño-Artañin ULM | ES-0112 | 75 km (41 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 16 ft field elevation of Seve Ballesteros-Santander 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 Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport
What is the ICAO code of Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is LEXJ, and its IATA code is SDR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport above sea level?
Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.4271, -3.8200 — in Santander, Cantabria, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cóbreces Airfield, about 32 km away.
Does LEXJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LEXJ 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 Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport?
Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 7,612 ft (2320 m) with a ASP surface.