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Airports / Spain / LELC
Medium airport · LELC
San Javier Airport.
San Javier, Spain · 11 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
2,978 ratings
0
Operators based
11
Elevation ft
San Javier, SpainELEV 11 FTMedium airport
4.2
Google rating
2,978
Google reviews
ratings on Google
11
Field elevation
feet above sea level
15
Nearest alternate
nm to RMU
Field standing
#22 / 54
Spain airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 2978 Google ratings , ranked against 54 rated Spain fields.
15 nm
To the nearest alternate
Region of Murcia International Airport (RMU), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
San Javier Airport (LELC) is a mid-sized airport serving San Javier, Spain. The airport sits 11 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into LELC for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Region of Murcia International Airport (RMU, 15 nm), Alcantarilla Air Base (LERI, 22 nm), and Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC, 33 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 7,612-foot paved runway, LELC can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LELC depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from San Javier.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It’s small, new and staff are so friendly.”
Anna B5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LELC
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
LELC
Elevation
11 ft
Coordinates
37.7750° N · 0.8124° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Spain fields
state range 11–3,380 ft
At 11 ft, LELC sits lower than 98% of the 55 Spain fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,612 ft
- 05R/23L7,612 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05L/23R5,174 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,612 ft
LELC's 7,612 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.
- 15nmRMURegion of Murcia International AirportCorvera
- 22nmLERIAlcantarilla Air BaseAlcantarilla
- 33nmALCAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández AirportAlicante
- 86nmABCAlbacete Airport / Los Llanos Air BaseAlbacete
- 93nmLEIAlmería AirportAlmería
- 104nmVLCValencia AirportValencia
Location
Open the full mapLELC · San Javier Airport · San Javier, Spain
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LELC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,153 nm | 7h 44m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,305 nm | 8h 5m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,494 nm | 8h 32m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,838 nm | 9h 20m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,961 nm | 9h 37m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,964 nm | 9h 37m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,001 nm | 9h 42m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,490 nm | 10h 51m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LELC?
- San Javier Airport's longest paved runway is 7,612 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 LELC?
- San Javier Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,612 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LELC?
- The closest alternate is Region of Murcia International Airport (RMU), about 15 nm away, followed by Alcantarilla Air Base (LERI) at 22 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LELC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 44m (3,153 nm), New York about 8h 5m (3,305 nm), Washington DC about 8h 32m (3,494 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.