León Airport — La Virgen del Camino, Spain
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Distance & flight time from LEN
León Airport
León Airport serves the city of León in the Castilla y León region of northwestern Spain, on the high inland plateau of the country. At an elevation of about 3,006 feet, it has a single asphalt runway near 9,843 feet, offering limited scheduled links to Spanish cities and shared use with a military academy. León is a historic city with a magnificent Gothic cathedral, set on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route across the northern meseta. The airport provides an air option for a region well inland from the coasts. The LEN code identifies this field, serving the León area of the northern Spanish plateau.
Runways at León Airport (LEN)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for León Airport (LEN)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | Leon Approach | 121.28 MHz |
| TWR | Leon Tower | 122.105 MHz |
Airports near León Airport (LEN)
- Asturias Airport (OVD) — 112.5 km (69.9 mi)
- Valladolid Airport (VLL) — 118.5 km (73.6 mi)
- Bragança Airport (BGC) — 119.0 km (73.9 mi)
- Burgos Airport (RGS) — 168.7 km (104.8 mi)
- Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR) — 175.7 km (109.2 mi)
- Salamanca Airport (SLM) — 182.6 km (113.5 mi)
- Vila Real Airport (VRL) — 225.1 km (139.9 mi)
- Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ) — 228.1 km (141.7 mi)
People look up LEN to confirm León's airport when booking the limited flights to northwestern Spain's inland plateau. The code keeps this field distinct from Valladolid and Asturias on itineraries for the Camino and city visits.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for León Airport?
The IATA code for León Airport is LEN.
What is the ICAO code for León Airport?
The ICAO code for León Airport is LELN. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.