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Salamanca Airport.
Salamanca, Spain · 2,595 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
54 nm
To the nearest alternate
Valladolid Airport (VLL).
Overview
Salamanca Airport (LESA / SLM) sits in Salamanca, Spain, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 2,595 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into SLM for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Valladolid Airport (VLL, 54 nm), Bragança Airport (BGC, 77 nm), and Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport (LECU, 86 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,245-foot paved runway, SLM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SLM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Salamanca.
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Field capability
ICAO
LESA
IATA
SLM
FAA / Local
LESA
Elevation
2,595 ft
Coordinates
40.9521° N · 5.5020° 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
Yes
Elevation vs Spain fields
state range 11–3,380 ft
At 2,595 ft, SLM sits higher than 89% of the 55 Spain fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,245 ft
- 03/218,245 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08/266,115 ft × 400 ftTreatedUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,245 ft
SLM's 8,245 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.
- 54nmVLLValladolid AirportValladolid
- 77nmBGCBragança AirportBragança
- 86nmLECUMadrid-Cuatro Vientos AirportMadrid
- 90nmLEGTGetafe Air BaseGetafe
- 92nmMADAdolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas AirportMadrid
- 97nmTOJMadrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air BaseMadrid
Location
Open the full mapLESA · Salamanca Airport · Salamanca, Spain
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SLM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,873 nm | 7h 5m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,026 nm | 7h 26m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,216 nm | 7h 53m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,552 nm | 8h 40m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,681 nm | 8h 58m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,706 nm | 9h 1m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,745 nm | 9h 7m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,208 nm | 10h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SLM?
- Salamanca Airport's longest paved runway is 8,245 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 SLM?
- Salamanca Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,245 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SLM?
- The closest alternate is Valladolid Airport (VLL), about 54 nm away, followed by Bragança Airport (BGC) at 77 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SLM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 5m (2,873 nm), New York about 7h 26m (3,026 nm), Washington DC about 7h 53m (3,216 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.