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Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport

IATA ALCICAO LEAL🇪🇸 Alicante
Coordinates
38.2822°N, 0.5582°W
Elevation
142 ft (43 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
ES-VC
Time zone
Madrid(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
1.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:04
Sunrise
07:31
Sunset
20:37
Civil dusk
21:04

About 13h 6m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport

Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is an international airport located about nine kilometres southwest of the city of Alicante and about ten kilometres east of the city of Elche in Spain. Alicante–Elche is the busiest airport in south-eastern Spain and serves both the southern part of the Valencian Community and the Region of Murcia.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

LEAL

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 289,842 ft / 3,000 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP118.800 MHz
ATISATIS113.800 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
TWRTWR118.150 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingCar hireLoungeMedical servicesTaxiTrain-TramBusHandling

Alicante-Elche Airport offers various transport options including buses, trains, taxis, and car hire.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (94)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
VALENCIA TMA-9Class DTMA3500 ft MSLFL145
VALENCIA TMA-17Class DTMA5500 ft MSLFL145
ALICANTE ATZClass DATZGND2500 ft MSL
ALICANTE CTRClass DCTRGND5000 ft MSL
VALENCIA TMA-ALIClass DTMA5000 ft MSLFL145
G850Special useAirwayFL095FL145
B28Special useAirwayFL095FL145
R59Special useAirwayFL095FL145
B46Special useAirwayFL105FL145
B46Special useAirwayFL095FL145
B112Special useAirwayFL095FL145
G30Special useAirwayFL095FL145
W810Special useAirwayFL095FL145
R29Special useAirwayFL135FL145

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Spain airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: E (from about 90°), on 18% of observations, averaging 8 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan95%-457 ft
Feb92%-354 ft
Mar92%2 ft
Apr94%314 ft
May96%671 ft
Jun96%1,190 ft
Jul96%1,576 ft
Aug96%1,584 ft
Sep95%1,220 ft
Oct96%693 ft
Nov96%195 ft
Dec94%-227 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-4571,584 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
N1.8 nm020°Compulsory
S2.5 nm193°Compulsory
SW9.5 nm209°Compulsory
NE-112.2 nm040°Compulsory
N18.2 nm193°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Tryp Gran Sol318 ft36 ft
Torre La Valona230 ft279 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport.

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🇪🇸 More airports in Spain📘 Flying in Spain: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport?

The ICAO code for Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is LEAL, and its IATA code is ALC.

Where is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport located?

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is large airport located in Alicante, Spain, at an elevation of 142 ft (43 m).

How many runways does Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport have?

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,842 ft / 3,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport?

Airlines historically serving Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport include Aer Lingus, Air Algerie, Air Berlin, Air Bourbon, Air Europa, British Airways, among 21 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport?

Historical data lists 94 nonstop destinations from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport in?

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is in the Europe/Madrid time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is approximately 1.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport?

The nearest airport to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is Muchamiel Airfield (LEMU), about 10.3 nm to the nne, followed by ULM de Dolores and Campo de Vuelo Bañeres de Mariola.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.