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Easy in & out
“Control befor departure is smooth and easy.”
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Airports / Spain / PMI
Large airport · PMI
Palma de Mallorca Airport.
Palma de Mallorca, Spain · 27 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
44,213 ratings
0
Operators based
27
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Palma de Mallorca, SpainELEV 27 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
44,213
Google reviews
ratings on Google
27
Field elevation
feet above sea level
71
Nearest alternate
nm to MAH
Field standing
#26 / 54
Spain airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 44213 Google ratings , ranked against 54 rated Spain fields.
71 nm
To the nearest alternate
Menorca Airport (MAH).
Overview
Located in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, Palma de Mallorca Airport (LEPA / PMI) operates as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 27 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
PMI has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Menorca Airport (MAH, 71 nm), Ibiza Airport (IBZ, 75 nm), and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN, 109 nm). PMI offers 2 runways, the longest 10,728-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Palma de Mallorca, Spain destination guide. The airport is also known as Son Sant Joan Airport and LESJ. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from PMI, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Airport feels modern and very clean.”
Sue Warwick4★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Palma de Mallorca Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
LEPA
IATA
PMI
FAA / Local
LEPA
Elevation
27 ft
Coordinates
39.5517° N · 2.7388° 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 27 ft, PMI sits lower than 89% of the 55 Spain fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,728 ft
- 06L/24R10,728 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06R/24L9,842 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,728 ft
PMI's 10,728 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.
- 71nmMAHMenorca AirportMahón (Maó)
- 75nmIBZIbiza AirportIbiza (Eivissa)
- 109nmBCNJosep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat AirportBarcelona
- 120nmREUReus AirportReus
- 129nmCDTCastellón-Costa Azahar AirportCastellón de la Plana
- 141nmGROGirona-Costa Brava AirportGirona
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapLEPA · Palma de Mallorca Airport · Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PMI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,248 nm | 7h 57m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,402 nm | 8h 19m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,593 nm | 8h 45m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,915 nm | 9h 30m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,056 nm | 9h 50m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,093 nm | 9h 55m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,132 nm | 10h 1m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,579 nm | 11h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PMI?
- Palma de Mallorca Airport's longest paved runway is 10,728 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 PMI?
- Palma de Mallorca Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,728 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to PMI?
- The closest alternate is Menorca Airport (MAH), about 71 nm away, followed by Ibiza Airport (IBZ) at 75 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PMI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 57m (3,248 nm), New York about 8h 19m (3,402 nm), Washington DC about 8h 45m (3,593 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.