F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport — Granada, Spain
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereF.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport in Granada uses the IATA code GRX, with LEGR as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from GRX
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport
GRX is the IATA code for F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport, named after the poet Federico García Lorca and serving both Granada and Jaén provinces in Andalusia, Spain. It handles domestic routes to Madrid and Barcelona plus seasonal international charters tied to tourism around the Alhambra and Sierra Nevada. As a medium airport, GRX has a single runway and a compact terminal built for regional passenger volumes rather than long-haul traffic. Its location on a plateau outside the city means flights occasionally face fog delays in winter. GRX primarily functions as a gateway for leisure travelers and locals connecting through Spain's larger hub airports.
Runways at F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9514 ft (2900 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | 120.625 MHz | |
| GND | GND | 121.925 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.85 MHz |
Airports near F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)
- Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) — 85.9 km (53.4 mi)
- Córdoba Airport (ODB) — 119.2 km (74.1 mi)
- Almería Airport (LEI) — 130.7 km (81.2 mi)
- Moron Air Base (OZP) — 162.9 km (101.2 mi)
- Gibraltar Airport (GIB) — 181.6 km (112.8 mi)
- Ciudad Real International Airport (CQM) — 186.2 km (115.7 mi)
- Seville Airport (SVQ) — 188.9 km (117.4 mi)
- Jerez Airport (XRY) — 208.7 km (129.7 mi)
GRX is sometimes confused with Granada airports in other countries; this code specifically refers to the Spanish airport serving Granada and Jaén, not any Nicaraguan or Caribbean location sharing the name.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport?
The IATA code for F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport is GRX.
What is the ICAO code for F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport?
The ICAO code for F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport is LEGR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.