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Airports / Spain / ALC
Large airport · ALC
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport.
Alicante, Spain · 142 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
27,722 ratings
0
Operators based
142
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Alicante, SpainELEV 142 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
27,722
Google reviews
ratings on Google
142
Field elevation
feet above sea level
33
Nearest alternate
nm to LELC
Field standing
#10 / 54
Spain airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 27722 Google ratings , ranked against 54 rated Spain fields.
33 nm
To the nearest alternate
San Javier Airport (LELC), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (LEAL / ALC) is a large commercial airport serving Alicante, Spain. The field lies at an elevation of 142 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
ALC has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include San Javier Airport (LELC, 33 nm), Alcantarilla Air Base (LERI, 37 nm), and Region of Murcia International Airport (RMU, 39 nm). ALC offers a single 9,842-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of ALC vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from ALC, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“🚻 The restrooms have always been clean, and check-in, security, and boarding have all flowed smoothly.”
Sylvia Schotte5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It’s a helpful service, especially if it’s your first time visiting the area.”
Sylvia Schotte5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LEAL
IATA
ALC
FAA / Local
LEAL
Elevation
142 ft
Coordinates
38.2822° N · 0.5582° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Spain fields
state range 11–3,380 ft
At 142 ft, ALC sits lower than 67% of the 55 Spain fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,842 ft
- 10/289,842 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,842 ft
ALC's 9,842 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 33nmLELCSan Javier AirportSan Javier
- 37nmLERIAlcantarilla Air BaseAlcantarilla
- 39nmRMURegion of Murcia International AirportCorvera
- 73nmVLCValencia AirportValencia
- 73nmABCAlbacete Airport / Los Llanos Air BaseAlbacete
- 97nmIBZIbiza AirportIbiza (Eivissa)
Location
Open the full mapLEAL · Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport · Alicante, Spain
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ALC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,149 nm | 7h 43m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,301 nm | 8h 5m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,491 nm | 8h 31m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,831 nm | 9h 19m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,957 nm | 9h 36m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,967 nm | 9h 38m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,005 nm | 9h 43m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,485 nm | 10h 50m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ALC?
- Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport's longest paved runway is 9,842 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ALC?
- Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,842 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ALC?
- The closest alternate is San Javier Airport (LELC), about 33 nm away, followed by Alcantarilla Air Base (LERI) at 37 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ALC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 43m (3,149 nm), New York about 8h 5m (3,301 nm), Washington DC about 8h 31m (3,491 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.