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Airports / Spain / BIO
Large airport · BIO
Bilbao Airport.
Bilbao, Spain · 138 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
10,564 ratings
0
Operators based
138
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Bilbao, SpainELEV 138 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
10,564
Google reviews
ratings on Google
138
Field elevation
feet above sea level
26
Nearest alternate
nm to VIT
Field standing
26 nm
To the nearest alternate
Vitoria Airport (VIT), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Bilbao Airport (LEBB / BIO) sits in Bilbao, Spain, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 138 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into BIO for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Vitoria Airport (VIT, 26 nm), Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR, 40 nm), and San Sebastián Airport (EAS, 49 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,530-foot paved runway, BIO can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BIO depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Bilbao.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The staff are also very friendly and helpful, making everything smooth and pleasant.”
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2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff are also very friendly and helpful, making everything smooth and pleasant.”
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Field capability
ICAO
LEBB
IATA
BIO
FAA / Local
LEBB
Elevation
138 ft
Coordinates
43.3011° N · 2.9106° 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 138 ft, BIO sits lower than 69% of the 55 Spain fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,530 ft
- 12/308,530 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10/286,266 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,530 ft
BIO's 8,530 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.
- 26nmVITVitoria AirportAlava
- 40nmSDRSeve Ballesteros-Santander AirportSantander
- 49nmEASSan Sebastián AirportHondarribia
- 57nmRJLLogroño-Agoncillo AirportLogroño
- 61nmBIQBiarritz Pays Basque airportBiarritz
- 64nmPNAPamplona AirportPamplona
Location
Open the full mapLEBB · Bilbao Airport · Bilbao, Spain
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BIO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,920 nm | 7h 11m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,075 nm | 7h 33m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,267 nm | 8h 0m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,579 nm | 8h 43m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,728 nm | 9h 4m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,789 nm | 9h 13m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,830 nm | 9h 18m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,247 nm | 10h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BIO?
- Bilbao Airport's longest paved runway is 8,530 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 BIO?
- Bilbao Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,530 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BIO?
- The closest alternate is Vitoria Airport (VIT), about 26 nm away, followed by Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR) at 40 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BIO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 11m (2,920 nm), New York about 7h 33m (3,075 nm), Washington DC about 8h 0m (3,267 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.