5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport is very clean and before you go through security, there are lots of options where you can get food, drinks, money, and much more.”
G B5★ on Google
Airports / Spain / MAD
Large airport · MAD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport.
Madrid, Spain · 1,998 ft elevation. 9 charter operators based here.
4.1/5
Google rating
49,090 ratings
9
Operators based
1,998
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Madrid, SpainELEV 1,998 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
49,090
Google reviews
ratings on Google
9
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1,998
Field elevation
feet above sea level
5
Nearest alternate
nm to TOJ
Field standing
#25 / 54
Spain airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 49090 Google ratings , ranked against 54 rated Spain fields.
9 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 95% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
5 nm
To the nearest alternate
Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base (TOJ), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (LEMD / MAD) is a large commercial airport serving Madrid, Spain. The airport sits 1,998 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, Air Link Solutions, Best Fly, S.L, and BF Aviation T.I., S.L. are based here, 9 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base (TOJ, 5 nm), Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport (LECU, 12 nm), and Getafe Air Base (LEGT, 14 nm). With 4 runways, the longest 14,271-foot paved runway, MAD can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from MAD depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Leganés and Madrid Barajas International Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Madrid.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“🤩✨ Clean, modern, spacious, and surprisingly easy to navigate—even with luggage in tow.”
Daryleen Acosta4★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“There’s staff are very friendly, especially Eliany.”
G B5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
LEMD
IATA
MAD
FAA / Local
LEMD
Elevation
1,998 ft
Coordinates
40.4934° N · 3.5722° 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 1,998 ft, MAD sits higher than 75% of the 55 Spain fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
4 runways
longest 14,271 ft
- 18R/36L14,271 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14R/32L13,084 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14L/32R11,483 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18L/36R11,483 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 14,271 ft
MAD's 14,271 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 operators9
- GestairMadrid · Part 1354.6(36)27 aircraft · LEMD
- SwiftairMadrid · Part 1354.5(80)4 aircraft · LEMD
- Initium AviationMadrid · Part 1355.0(2)3 aircraft · LEMD
- Zorex Air TransportMadrid · Part 1355.0(1)2 aircraft · LEMD
- Air Link SolutionsMadrid · Part 1354.0(184)LEMD
- Black Executive AviationMadrid · Part 1354.1(17)LEMD
- Best Fly, S.LMadrid · Part 1355.0(1)LEMD
- BF Aviation T.I., S.L.Madrid · Part 135LEMD
- IMD AirwaysMadrid · Part 135LEMD
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 5nmTOJMadrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air BaseMadrid
- 12nmLECUMadrid-Cuatro Vientos AirportMadrid
- 14nmLEGTGetafe Air BaseGetafe
- 92nmSLMSalamanca AirportSalamanca
- 93nmVLLValladolid AirportValladolid
- 100nmCQMCiudad Real International AirportCiudad Real
Location
Open the full mapLEMD · Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport · Madrid, Spain
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MAD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,964 nm | 7h 18m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,117 nm | 7h 39m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,307 nm | 8h 5m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,641 nm | 8h 52m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,773 nm | 9h 10m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,798 nm | 9h 14m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,837 nm | 9h 19m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,299 nm | 10h 24m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MAD?
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport's longest paved runway is 14,271 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 MAD?
- Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport has 4 runways; the longest measures 14,271 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MAD?
- Yes. 9 charter operators list Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport as a home base, including Air Link Solutions, Best Fly, S.L, BF Aviation T.I., S.L.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to MAD?
- The closest alternate is Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base (TOJ), about 5 nm away, followed by Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport (LECU) at 12 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MAD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 18m (2,964 nm), New York about 7h 39m (3,117 nm), Washington DC about 8h 5m (3,307 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.