4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Spread across Terminal 1 and 2, it’s large, shiny, and full of people desperately trying to look calm while running for gates.”
The Compass Guy5★ on Google
Airports / Spain / BCN
Large airport · BCN
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
Barcelona, Spain · 12 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.
4.0/5
Google rating
67,601 ratings
4
Operators based
12
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Barcelona, SpainELEV 12 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
67,601
Google reviews
ratings on Google
4
Based operators
charter operators on the field
12
Field elevation
feet above sea level
41
Nearest alternate
nm to ES-0109
Field standing
4 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
41 nm
To the nearest alternate
Folgueroles Airfield (ES-0109), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, listed as LEBL / BCN, is a large commercial airport in Barcelona, Spain. The airport sits 12 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Cat Helicopters, ClipperJet Barcelona, and PRT Aviation S.L. are based here, 4 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Folgueroles Airfield (ES-0109, 41 nm), Reus Airport (REU, 42 nm), and Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO, 48 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 11,000-foot paved runway, BCN can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Planning a trip? The Barcelona, Spain destination guide covers routes, aircraft options, and what to expect on the ground. In directories and search listings it also appears under El Prat Airport and Barcelona International. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Barcelona.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“There are plenty of food options, seating areas, and family-friendly facilities throughout the airport, with lifts and wide walkways that make moving around with prams and luggage comfortable.”
Ms Chhetri5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Trains and buses to the city are convenient enough that you can reach Barcelona proper before questioning all your life choices that led to this point.”
The Compass Guy5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
LEBL
IATA
BCN
FAA / Local
LEBL
Elevation
12 ft
Coordinates
41.2971° N · 2.0785° E
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 12 ft, BCN sits lower than 96% of the 55 Spain fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 11,000 ft
- 06L/24R11,000 ft × 196 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06R/24L8,727 ft × 196 ftAsphaltLighted
- 02/208,300 ft × 147 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,000 ft
BCN's 11,000 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.
Based charter operators4
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 41nmES-0109Folgueroles AirfieldFolgueroles
- 42nmREUReus AirportReus
- 48nmGROGirona-Costa Brava AirportGirona
- 69nmLEUPirineus - la Seu d'Urgel AirportLa Seu d'Urgell Pyrenees and Andorra
- 74nmILDLleida-Alguaire AirportLleida
- 94nmPGFPerpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) AirportPerpignan/Rivesaltes
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapLEBL · Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport · Barcelona, Spain
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BCN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,172 nm | 7h 47m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,326 nm | 8h 8m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,519 nm | 8h 35m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,830 nm | 9h 18m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,980 nm | 9h 39m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,034 nm | 9h 47m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,074 nm | 9h 52m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,499 nm | 10h 52m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BCN?
- Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport's longest paved runway is 11,000 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 BCN?
- Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 11,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BCN?
- Yes. 4 charter operators list Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport as a home base, including Cat Helicopters, ClipperJet Barcelona, PRT Aviation S.L.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to BCN?
- The closest alternate is Folgueroles Airfield (ES-0109), about 41 nm away, followed by Reus Airport (REU) at 42 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BCN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 47m (3,172 nm), New York about 8h 8m (3,326 nm), Washington DC about 8h 35m (3,519 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.