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Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport

IATA SCQICAO LEST🇪🇸 Santiago de Compostela
Coordinates
42.8963°N, 8.4151°W
Elevation
1,213 ft (370 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
ES-GA
Time zone
Madrid(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
0.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:34
Sunrise
07:08
Sunset
22:12
Civil dusk
22:46

About 15h 4m 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 Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport

Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport, previously named Lavacolla Airport and also known as Santiago de Compostela Airport, is an international airport serving the autonomous community and historic nationality of Galicia in Spain. It is the biggest and busiest airport in Galicia and the second-busiest airport in northern Spain after Bilbao Airport. It has been named after the Galician romanticist writer and poet Rosalía de Castro, since 12 March 2020.

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

Live weather

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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.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 35▸ displaced10,499 ft / 3,200 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP118.200 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
TWRTWR118.750 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingTaxiBusCar hireFree Wi-FiBarrier Free serviceLost property

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport offers various ground services including parking and transportation options.

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

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (22)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(11)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GALICIA TMA 3Class DTMA1000 ft GNDFL145
GALICIA TMA 1Class DTMA3500 ft MSLFL145
SANTIAGO ATZClass DATZGND3000 ft GND
SANTIAGO CTRClass DCTRGND3000 ft MSL
GALICIA TMA 3Class DTMA1000 ft GNDFL145
R42Special useAirwayFL095FL145
R72Special useAirwayFL095FL145
G255Special useAirwayFL115FL145
H733Special useAirwayFL095FL145
R1Special useAirwayFL095FL145
A5Special useAirwayFL095FL145

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
Obstacle1,316 ft
Obstacle1,306 ft
Repetidor de Montouto1,079 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Santiago-Rosalía de Castro 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 Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport?

The ICAO code for Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport is LEST, and its IATA code is SCQ.

Where is Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport located?

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport is large airport located in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, at an elevation of 1,213 ft (370 m).

How many runways does Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport have?

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 10,499 ft / 3,200 m.

Which airlines fly to Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport?

Airlines historically serving Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport include Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Formosa Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, among 7 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport?

Historical data lists 22 nonstop destinations from Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport in?

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport is in the Europe/Madrid time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport is approximately 0.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport?

The nearest airport to Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport is Castriz/Cambe Airfield (ES-0012), about 19.6 nm to the nw, followed by Godos Airfield and A Coruña Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.