Park at La Roseta and prepare for a one way hike of 12km.
The airport was built by Alvaro Rodriguez Lopez (1885-1958) as a private field. He was in business with Thomas Olsen (Fred Olsen) and planted a lot of bananas and tomatoes in southern La Gomera. The road construction to the airport was very demanding. Its impossible to drive along, maybe with an Enduro bike. You will find a gravel runway, a tower and a hangar big enough for a Beech 18. Its a very remote place but absolutely worth to go to!
Reports say that something like Britten Norman Islanders and Mitsubishi MU-2 landed there. It is also reported that they had to leave the runway uphill for building up enough speed for departure.
On sundays you will find hunters there shooting canejos. Can be a bit scary but they are very friendly.
I live within 15 minutes of this airfield and used to fly flexwing in the UK until I moved to Spain. Did you ever find out anything or manage to hanger and fly somewhere else local? I've been looking to get back in to flying here so would find this useful as I'm looking to book up with a flight school here soon to get back in the air. If I do I'll be looking to have a flexwing here.
In the UK I flew out of Stoke (Medway) near Rochester, Kent.
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport is an international airport located 15 km southwest of the centre of Barcelona, lying in the municipalities of El Prat de Llobregat, Viladecans, and Sant Boi, in Catalonia, Spain.
It is the second largest and second busiest airport in Spain, and the sixth busiest in Europe. In 2019, Barcelona Airport handled a record 52,686,314 million passengers, up 5.0% from 2018. It is a hub for Level and Vueling, and a focus city for Air Europa, Iberia, EasyJet and Ryanair.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is the main international airport serving Madrid in Spain. At 3,050 ha in area, it is the second-largest airport in Europe by physical size behind Paris–Charles de Gaulle Airport. In 2019, 61.8 million passengers travelled through Madrid–Barajas, making it the country's busiest airport as well as Europe's sixth-busiest.
The airport opened in 1931 and has grown to be one of Europe's most important aviation centres. Within the city limits of Madrid, it is 9 km from the city's financial district and 13 km northeast of the Puerta del Sol or Plaza Mayor de Madrid, Madrid's historic centre. The airport name derives from the adjacent district of Barajas, which has its own metro station on the same rail line serving the airport. Barajas serves as the gateway to the Iberian peninsula from the rest of Europe and the world and is a key link between Europe and Latin America. Following the death of former Spanish Prime Minister, Adolfo Suárez, in 2014, the Spanish Ministry of Public Works and Transport announced that the airport was to be renamed Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez, Madrid–Barajas. The airport is the primary hub and maintenance base for Iberia and Air Europa. Consequently, Iberia is responsible for more than 40% of Barajas's traffic. The airport has five passenger terminals: T1, T2, T3, T4 and T4S.
In 2016 I still paid approx 300,- Euro for landing, one week parking and handling, in June 2017 I was already charged 500 and in September they took over 900,- Euro!!! Each time with my Beech Duke and 2 person on board... In 2018 may be it’s now 1400 in June and 2200 in September, who knows. There is a monopoly situation which is used to rip off pilots as there is no alternate airport.
Jet2 flight LS918 from Tenerife South to Manchester, UK shows as "departed as scheduled at 14:05" on 12 March. However, the flight has still not departed as I write this comment at 20:48!!!!!!
Fuel: Avgas available, the fuel station is located on the opposite side of the GA parking ,so on the arrival if you need to refuel the aircraft, it would be better to communicate your intentions before vacating the runway.
Parking and landing fees: Landing fees are generally speaking low, but the price for the parking is almost the double of the last year, and three times of two years ago!!!
Note: Visit the Aeroclub of Barcelona Sabadell, very friendly people and professional istructors, very good restaurant (low prices). The aerodrome is only 20 km far away from Barcelona (taxi available on the aerodrome and very cheap)
I've fly to IBIZA airport only 3 times between 2010 and 2011. On my last visit we choose IBIZAR as handler and we park the aircraft, a PA-32 (MTOW 1,3T) for 8 days
total fees around 250€.
Now as I've heard AENA (that is also the aerodrome operator) has raised up to 50% the total costs of the parkings and landing fees, so to park the same aircraft now maybe the total costs will be almost double. On the other hand ES CODOLAR is the only way to reach IBIZA or Formentera island by GA plane.
CAUTION : During summer if your flight is under IFR a departure slot is mandatory!
Tips: swimming pool (2), Nice Club house and very good restaurant (low prices also), Friendly people. Overall: one of the best aerodrome I've visited ever
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Nicest terminal i ever saw !
🔗 Sat, 18 Oct 2025
— @Marc_11 at La Gomera Airport, Spain
In the moment there are only four Binter flights a day. TFN and LPA twic a day by Binter.
The entrance is build like a cathedral entrance. Inside you will find open water, a bar / cafe and car rental.
There is one window not darkened where you can take pictures, but expect no traffic. I saw a Tecnam there.
Very impressive construction !
Nice hike !
🔗 Sat, 18 Oct 2025
— @Marc_11 at El Revolcadero, Spain
Park at La Roseta and prepare for a one way hike of 12km.
The airport was built by Alvaro Rodriguez Lopez (1885-1958) as a private field. He was in business with Thomas Olsen (Fred Olsen) and planted a lot of bananas and tomatoes in southern La Gomera. The road construction to the airport was very demanding. Its impossible to drive along, maybe with an Enduro bike. You will find a gravel runway, a tower and a hangar big enough for a Beech 18. Its a very remote place but absolutely worth to go to!
Reports say that something like Britten Norman Islanders and Mitsubishi MU-2 landed there. It is also reported that they had to leave the runway uphill for building up enough speed for departure.
On sundays you will find hunters there shooting canejos. Can be a bit scary but they are very friendly.
re: General Enquiry.
🔗 Tue, 10 Jun 2025
— @P_A_W at Ultralight Aeroclub Müller, Spain
Reply to @QUIK-R-912S:
Hi Carl,
I live within 15 minutes of this airfield and used to fly flexwing in the UK until I moved to Spain. Did you ever find out anything or manage to hanger and fly somewhere else local? I've been looking to get back in to flying here so would find this useful as I'm looking to book up with a flight school here soon to get back in the air. If I do I'll be looking to have a flexwing here.
In the UK I flew out of Stoke (Medway) near Rochester, Kent.
Kind regards
Paul
Enquiry
🔗 Thu, 25 Apr 2024
— @QUIK-R-912S at Aeródromo de Garrucha, Spain
Good afternoon.
I'm hoping that someone canhelp me with some information about this airfield.
I am looking at moving over to this area and would be bringing my Quik-R Flexwing with me and would be interrested in this location.
Do you have any information, is this a private airfield? is this a flying club? could I be resident at this airfield? is there hangarage?
I would appreciate any information you may have as I intend to visit within the next few weeks.
Thank you.
Carl.
General Enquiry.
🔗 Thu, 08 Feb 2024
— @QUIK-R-912S at Ultralight Aeroclub Müller, Spain
Good Morning.
I am looking at re-locating to this area of Spain and I will be bringing my Flexwing Microlight over also.
Can you please give me some more information about this air field, I.e. Is there a membership, would I be able to Hangar my aircraft here etc.
Does anyone have any information regarding this airfield that would be of use for me or any other recommended airfields within this area/location.
Any information or guidance would be most helpful and appreciated.
Thanks.
Carl.
AIRFIELD FOR SALE
🔗 Wed, 13 Dec 2023
— @QUIK-R-912S at Guadix, Spain
Hi.
Does anyone know if this or any other airfield within this region is for sale?
I'm looking at re-locating to this area early next year, I'm NPPL qualified and would like to bring my Flex wing over.
Contact - carlsmith_1965@yahoo.co.uk
Thanks.
Carl.
AIRFIELD FOR SALE
🔗 Wed, 13 Dec 2023
— @QUIK-R-912S at Gérgal Aerodrome, Spain
Hi.
Does anyone know if this or any other airfield within this region is for sale?
I'm looking at re-locating to this area early next year, I'm NPPL qualified and would like to bring my Flex wing over.
Contact - carlsmith_1965@yahoo.co.uk
Thanks.
Carl.
AIRFIELD FOR SALE
🔗 Wed, 13 Dec 2023
— @QUIK-R-912S at Gérgal Aerodrome, Spain
Hi.
Does anyone know if this or any other airfield within this region is for sale?
I'm looking at re-locating to this area early next year, I'm NPPL qualified and would like to bring my Flex wing over.
Thanks.
Carl.
re: (no subject)
🔗 Fri, 11 Aug 2023
— @Jan_Olieslagers at Vielha Heliport, Spain
Reply to @Jan_Olieslagers: that remark was about the original incorrect location. All clear now.
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport
🔗 Tue, 07 Mar 2023
— @Silvanus_Tauris at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Spain
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport is an international airport located 15 km southwest of the centre of Barcelona, lying in the municipalities of El Prat de Llobregat, Viladecans, and Sant Boi, in Catalonia, Spain.
It is the second largest and second busiest airport in Spain, and the sixth busiest in Europe. In 2019, Barcelona Airport handled a record 52,686,314 million passengers, up 5.0% from 2018. It is a hub for Level and Vueling, and a focus city for Air Europa, Iberia, EasyJet and Ryanair.
The Barcelona–Madrid air shuttle service, known as "Pont Aeri" or "Puente Aéreo", literally "Air Bridge", was the world's busiest route until 2008, with the highest number of flight operations in 2007. The schedule has been reduced since February 2008, when a Madrid–Barcelona high-speed rail line was opened, covering the distance in 2 hours 30 minutes, and quickly became popular.
(no subject)
🔗 Thu, 29 Dec 2022
— @Jan_Olieslagers at Vielha Heliport, Spain
is this really an active heliport? It does not look like one, on satellite imagery
XÃ bia Heliport
🔗 Sat, 12 Nov 2022
— @SVS at Xà bia Heliport, Spain
Restricted Use Eventual Heliport
Operador: SVS
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
🔗 Sat, 05 Nov 2022
— @Silvanus_Tauris at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, Spain
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is the main international airport serving Madrid in Spain. At 3,050 ha in area, it is the second-largest airport in Europe by physical size behind Paris–Charles de Gaulle Airport. In 2019, 61.8 million passengers travelled through Madrid–Barajas, making it the country's busiest airport as well as Europe's sixth-busiest.
The airport opened in 1931 and has grown to be one of Europe's most important aviation centres. Within the city limits of Madrid, it is 9 km from the city's financial district and 13 km northeast of the Puerta del Sol or Plaza Mayor de Madrid, Madrid's historic centre. The airport name derives from the adjacent district of Barajas, which has its own metro station on the same rail line serving the airport. Barajas serves as the gateway to the Iberian peninsula from the rest of Europe and the world and is a key link between Europe and Latin America. Following the death of former Spanish Prime Minister, Adolfo Suárez, in 2014, the Spanish Ministry of Public Works and Transport announced that the airport was to be renamed Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez, Madrid–Barajas. The airport is the primary hub and maintenance base for Iberia and Air Europa. Consequently, Iberia is responsible for more than 40% of Barajas's traffic. The airport has five passenger terminals: T1, T2, T3, T4 and T4S.
re: Not sure why tagged as a "spam airport".
🔗 Mon, 31 Oct 2022
— @david at Martinamatos Airfield, Spain
Reply to @animebirder: I've rejected the problem report.
(no subject)
🔗 Mon, 21 Mar 2022
— @ALF at Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport, Spain
My home airport
odd place for a airport
🔗 Fri, 26 Mar 2021
— @kreee at Alborán Helistrip, Spain
YEAH VERY ODD
Not sure why tagged as a "spam airport".
🔗 Wed, 10 Mar 2021
— @animebirder at Martinamatos Airfield, Spain
This definitely exists, clearly visible on Google and OSM sat-maps.
Update 2021
🔗 Wed, 10 Mar 2021
— @animebirder at Ciudad Real International Airport, Spain
Reopened as of September 2019, primarily being used to store aircraft for Vueling during the COVID crisis.
No new code LECH
🔗 Sat, 17 Oct 2020
— @maesteve at Castellon de la Plana Aerodrome, Spain
LECN if it is Castellón. LECH is another nearby airport.
Alicante Airport Guide
🔗 Tue, 05 Nov 2019
— @followyourfeet at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, Spain
I found useful information for the Alicante airport on https://alicanteairport.guide
If you are planning to visit this airport you will lots of helpful details on this site.
Gran Canaria Airport Guide
🔗 Wed, 18 Sep 2019
— @Marko479 at Gran Canaria Airport, Spain
I found a helpful guide to airport information on LPA at https://gran-canaria-airport.com/
Anyone wishing to visit this airport will be assisted greatly in looking at this site.
New Code LECH
🔗 Mon, 01 Jul 2019
— @CN_Iceman at Castellon de la Plana Aerodrome, Spain
LECN is no longer Castellón. "Castellón, costa de Azahar" now is LECH.
Update LECH and LEDS
🔗 Wed, 02 Jan 2019
— Anonymous Flyer at Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport, Spain
LECH is no longer Calamocha, it is now Castellón-Costa de Azahar ant it has an AUTO METAR.
Please update
Volar
🔗 Sun, 30 Dec 2018
— Anonymous Flyer at AeroSidonia, Spain
The coolest flying club in Spain.
Cost now kill this so perfect destination
🔗 Sat, 24 Mar 2018
— Anonymous Flyer at Ibiza Airport, Spain
In 2016 I still paid approx 300,- Euro for landing, one week parking and handling, in June 2017 I was already charged 500 and in September they took over 900,- Euro!!! Each time with my Beech Duke and 2 person on board... In 2018 may be it’s now 1400 in June and 2200 in September, who knows. There is a monopoly situation which is used to rip off pilots as there is no alternate airport.
Andreas
Swissport Executive Valencia Airport
🔗 Wed, 02 Aug 2017
— Anonymous Flyer at Valencia Airport, Spain
You are right, handling mandatory in Valencia
We choosed Swissport Executive Aviation, much cheaper that the above :
Our aircraft, PA31 (MTOW 2,9 Kg) :
- Handling: 90,00 Eur + 21% VAT
- Landing Fees : 38,21 Eur
- No communication, FBO facilities, or Disbursement fee
But anyway, is a expensive airport
Small and Friendly
🔗 Fri, 23 Jun 2017
— @TWM at San Javier Airport, Spain
Excellent airport shared with Spanish Military
Out of date departure information
🔗 Sun, 12 Mar 2017
— Anonymous Flyer at Tenerife Sur Airport, Spain
Jet2 flight LS918 from Tenerife South to Manchester, UK shows as "departed as scheduled at 14:05" on 12 March. However, the flight has still not departed as I write this comment at 20:48!!!!!!
Details for Landing on GCLP
🔗 Wed, 01 Mar 2017
— Anonymous Flyer at El Berriel Aeroc Airport, Spain
Where can I get more details to land on GCLB with my private Mooney M20F coming from Germany EDMY?
Please reply to Simon on: S.ehrenschwendner@gmx.de
Thank you very much in advanced.
(no subject)
🔗 Tue, 17 Jan 2017
— Anonymous Flyer at Olocau Airfield, Spain
RWY 15/33
(no subject)
🔗 Tue, 20 Dec 2016
— @Jan_Olieslagers at Huevar 2, Spain
Reported to be in very poor condition, check http://www.aterriza.org/huevar2-forestal-emerg/
parking fee's at Son Bonet airport
🔗 Fri, 01 Jul 2016
— Anonymous Flyer at Son Bonet Airfield, Spain
i was lead to believe to think that you could pre pay a summer parking permit which save you quite a bit of money,
does anyone know if they still do them, if so where can i get one
RWY length
🔗 Wed, 04 May 2016
— Anonymous Flyer at Fuerteventura Airport, Spain
The RWY length of 3406m for 01R/19L is correct! However only 2400m is available as the effective length due to displaced thresholds.
Helpfull people
🔗 Sat, 02 Apr 2016
— @babtek at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Spain
Be carefull, shopping center is before the passport control
burt
🔗 Sun, 30 Aug 2015
— @cat1 at A Coruña Airport, Spain
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LEBL SID MOPAS UN863 GIROM UY110 GONUP UZ34 DESAB UN460 ERWAN UM30 LOTEE A5 MEGAT STAR LECO
landing fee
🔗 Tue, 07 Apr 2015
— Anonymous Flyer at César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport, Spain
Hi Lansarote Airport,
My Name is Andor Kantas comercial pilot from Hungary, may I have some info for example what is the condition of landing fee for Cessna172?
Best regards
Sabadell
🔗 Thu, 29 Jan 2015
— Anonymous Flyer at Sabadell Airfield, Spain
Any idea of the cost of avgas here?
About LECN
🔗 Tue, 13 Jan 2015
— @Zakman at Castellon de la Plana Aerodrome, Spain
Practical and inexpensive. I recommend it to visitors and it has AVGAS
No customs so take care
I have been skydiving there as well. Beware SKYDIVERS
Not complicated and just by the beach and small practical hotels in the vicinity
USAF
🔗 Tue, 04 Nov 2014
— @Cpfau182 at Zaragoza Airport, Spain
1978
USAF
🔗 Tue, 04 Nov 2014
— @Cpfau182 at Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base, Spain
1978
Skydive Espana - skydiving
🔗 Tue, 21 Oct 2014
— Anonymous Flyer at Casas de los Pinos Airfield, Spain
Now open for skydiving only at Skydive Espana. For skydive courses: AFF, StaticLine and Tandem Skydive. @skydiveespana
GA Pilots useful info
🔗 Tue, 23 Sep 2014
— @GCom at Sabadell Airfield, Spain
Last visit: summer 2014
Fuel: Avgas available, the fuel station is located on the opposite side of the GA parking ,so on the arrival if you need to refuel the aircraft, it would be better to communicate your intentions before vacating the runway.
Parking and landing fees: Landing fees are generally speaking low, but the price for the parking is almost the double of the last year, and three times of two years ago!!!
Note: Visit the Aeroclub of Barcelona Sabadell, very friendly people and professional istructors, very good restaurant (low prices). The aerodrome is only 20 km far away from Barcelona (taxi available on the aerodrome and very cheap)
GA Pilots useful info
🔗 Tue, 23 Sep 2014
— @GCom at Sant Lluis Airfield, Spain
Landing and parking fees: none!
Not controlled aerodrome
Fuel: not available so if required a technical stop to Mahon will be necessary
Pilot Useful info (last visit: summer 2011)
🔗 Tue, 23 Sep 2014
— @GCom at Ibiza Airport, Spain
I've fly to IBIZA airport only 3 times between 2010 and 2011. On my last visit we choose IBIZAR as handler and we park the aircraft, a PA-32 (MTOW 1,3T) for 8 days
total fees around 250€.
Now as I've heard AENA (that is also the aerodrome operator) has raised up to 50% the total costs of the parkings and landing fees, so to park the same aircraft now maybe the total costs will be almost double. On the other hand ES CODOLAR is the only way to reach IBIZA or Formentera island by GA plane.
CAUTION : During summer if your flight is under IFR a departure slot is mandatory!
GA pilot useful info (last visit: summer 2014)
🔗 Tue, 23 Sep 2014
— @GCom at Ampuriabrava Airfield, Spain
Caution: heavy parachuted activity in summer
Aereodrome managed by private operator (NO AENA!) so it does not figure on the published Aerodrome list on the AENA website.
VAC chart available only thru JeppTC or Flitestar
Fuel: Avgas and JET-A1 available
Landing fees: 10 €
Parking: 10 €/day, expect to park on grass during summer
Note: FireFighting aircraft and Ultra-light activity on the aerodrome
Rank *****
🔗 Tue, 23 Sep 2014
— @GCom at La Cerdanya Airfield, Spain
Landing and parking fee: none!
Fuel: Avgas available
Tips: swimming pool (2), Nice Club house and very good restaurant (low prices also), Friendly people. Overall: one of the best aerodrome I've visited ever
Rank ****
🔗 Tue, 23 Sep 2014
— @GCom at Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport, Spain
Last visited: Summer 2012
Plane: BE33 (I-RAUL)
Landing and parking fees: very low
Fuel: Avgas Available
Tips: AVIS car rental available on the aerodrome.
ATC
🔗 Tue, 09 Sep 2014
— @trusku at AlmerÃa Airport, Spain
Excellent. Great guys!
My home AirPort
🔗 Fri, 05 Sep 2014
— @Pitxazoes at Bilbao Airport, Spain
Short runway. Might get bumpy with frequent turbulences.
Madrid fees
🔗 Mon, 31 Mar 2014
— @dhc17 at Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport, Spain
Been to LECU (or LECV in order to get METAR/TAF) and here the landing fees for this airport:
Passengers: 1x 2.62€ + 21% VAT
Weather (we never get it): 0.41€ + 21% VAT
Airport security: 3.78€ + 21% VAT
Landing fee: 6.60€ + 21% VAT
Parking fees (3 days): 60€ + 21% VAT
Use of infrastructure (!): 0.61€ + 21% VAT
Service air traffic airport (?): 4.86€ + 21% VAT
Done the 29th of March 2104
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