Airports / Spain / CQM
Ciudad Real International Airport.
Ciudad Real, Spain · 2,120 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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176 ratings
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Operators based
2,120
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
74 nm
To the nearest alternate
Córdoba Airport (ODB).
Overview
Ciudad Real International Airport, listed as LERL / CQM, is a mid-sized airport in Ciudad Real, Spain. The airport sits 2,120 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 CQM for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Córdoba Airport (ODB, 74 nm), Getafe Air Base (LEGT, 87 nm), and Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport (LECU, 91 nm). With a single 13,450-foot paved runway, CQM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from CQM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Ciudad Real Central Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Ciudad Real.
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Field capability
ICAO
LERL
IATA
CQM
FAA / Local
LERL
Elevation
2,120 ft
Coordinates
38.8565° N · 3.9699° 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 2,120 ft, CQM sits higher than 82% of the 55 Spain fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 13,450 ft
- 10/2813,450 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 13,450 ft
CQM's 13,450 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.
- 74nmODBCórdoba AirportCórdoba
- 87nmLEGTGetafe Air BaseGetafe
- 91nmLECUMadrid-Cuatro Vientos AirportMadrid
- 99nmABCAlbacete Airport / Los Llanos Air BaseAlbacete
- 100nmMADAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas AirportMadrid
- 101nmGRXF.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén AirportGranada
Location
Open the full mapLERL · Ciudad Real International Airport · Ciudad Real, Spain
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CQM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,992 nm | 7h 21m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,143 nm | 7h 43m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,332 nm | 8h 9m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,678 nm | 8h 57m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,799 nm | 9h 14m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,803 nm | 9h 15m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,841 nm | 9h 20m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,329 nm | 10h 28m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CQM?
- Ciudad Real International Airport's longest paved runway is 13,450 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 CQM?
- Ciudad Real International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 13,450 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CQM?
- The closest alternate is Córdoba Airport (ODB), about 74 nm away, followed by Getafe Air Base (LEGT) at 87 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CQM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 21m (2,992 nm), New York about 7h 43m (3,143 nm), Washington DC about 8h 9m (3,332 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.