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Medium airport

Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport

ICAO LECU🇪🇸 Madrid
Coordinates
40.3707°N, 3.7851°W
Elevation
2,269 ft (692 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
ES-MD
Time zone
Madrid(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
0.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:27
Sunrise
06:59
Sunset
21:45
Civil dusk
22:17

About 14h 46m 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 Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport

Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport

Madrid–Cuatro Vientos Airport, also known as Cuatro Vientos Airport, is the oldest airport in Spain, established in 1911 and one of the three civil airports of Madrid along with Madrid–Barajas and Madrid–Torrejón Airport. The airport is located 8 km (5.0 mi) southwest of the city centre. The name "Cuatro Vientos" translates into English as "Four Winds".

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

Live weather

LECU

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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Map

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

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 274,921 ft / 1,500 m98 ftAspLightedOpen
09L / 27R2,698 ft / 822 m148 ftGrassUnlitOpen
H1131 ft / 40 m100 ftAsphUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDGND121.800 MHz
TWRTWR118.700 MHz

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA-24Class ATMA3500 ft MSLFL195
TMA-MDRClass ATMA1000 ft GNDFL195
TMA-17Class ATMA6500 ft MSLFL195
TMA-23Class ATMA4500 ft MSLFL195
MADRID/CUATRO VIENTOS ATZClass DATZGND4500 ft MSL
MADRID CTRClass DCTRGND1000 ft GND
A975Special useAirway9500 ft MSLFL145
B190Special useAirway10500 ft MSLFL145
R10Special useAirway10500 ft MSLFL145

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Torre de Cristal817 ft2,392 ft
Torre Cepsa814 ft2,388 ft
Torre Emperador Castellana755 ft2,379 ft
Torre Caleido594 ft2,359 ft
Torre Picasso515 ft2,303 ft
Torrespaña466 ft2,156 ft
Torre de Madrid466 ft2,192 ft
Puerta de Europa Oeste377 ft2,385 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport?

The ICAO code for Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport is LECU.

Where is Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport located?

Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport is medium airport located in Madrid, Spain, at an elevation of 2,269 ft (692 m).

How many runways does Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport have?

Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 4,921 ft / 1,500 m.

What time zone is Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport in?

Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport is in the Europe/Madrid time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport is approximately 0.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport?

The nearest airport to Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport is Getafe Air Base (LEGT), about 5.4 nm to the sse, followed by Aeródromo de Griñón and Aeródromo de Brunete.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.