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Airports / Spain / SDR
Medium airport · SDR
Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport.
Santander, Spain · 16 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
3,048 ratings
0
Operators based
16
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Santander, SpainELEV 16 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
3,048
Google reviews
ratings on Google
16
Field elevation
feet above sea level
40
Nearest alternate
nm to BIO
Field standing
#21 / 54
Spain airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 3048 Google ratings , ranked against 54 rated Spain fields.
40 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bilbao Airport (BIO).
Overview
Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport, listed as LEXJ / SDR, is a mid-sized airport in Santander, Spain. The airport sits 16 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 SDR for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Bilbao Airport (BIO, 40 nm), Vitoria Airport (VIT, 58 nm), and Burgos Airport (RGS, 65 nm). With a single 7,612-foot paved runway, SDR can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SDR depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Santander.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“A comfortable and efficient airport that combines good organization with a relaxed atmosphere.”
Toni Ante Pejic5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The facilities are well maintained, and the staff are friendly and helpful.”
Toni Ante Pejic5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LEXJ
IATA
SDR
FAA / Local
LEXJ
Elevation
16 ft
Coordinates
43.4271° N · 3.8200° 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 16 ft, SDR sits lower than 93% of the 55 Spain fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,612 ft
- 11/297,612 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,612 ft
SDR'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.
- 40nmBIOBilbao AirportBilbao
- 58nmVITVitoria AirportAlava
- 65nmRGSBurgos AirportBurgos
- 88nmRJLLogroño-Agoncillo AirportLogroño
- 89nmEASSan Sebastián AirportHondarribia
- 95nmLENLeón AirportLa Virgen del Camino
Location
Open the full mapLEXJ · Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport · Santander, Spain
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SDR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,881 nm | 7h 6m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,035 nm | 7h 27m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,227 nm | 7h 54m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,541 nm | 8h 38m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,688 nm | 8h 59m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,749 nm | 9h 7m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,790 nm | 9h 13m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 4,208 nm | 10h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SDR?
- Seve Ballesteros-Santander 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 SDR?
- Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,612 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SDR?
- The closest alternate is Bilbao Airport (BIO), about 40 nm away, followed by Vitoria Airport (VIT) at 58 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SDR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 6m (2,881 nm), New York about 7h 27m (3,035 nm), Washington DC about 7h 54m (3,227 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.