Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD): Codes, Runways & Location
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (IATA: MAD · ICAO: LEMD) is a large airport serving Madrid, Spain. It lies at 40.4934° N, 3.5722° W, 1998 ft (609 m) above sea level.
Overview of Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Madrid in Spain. It is identified by the IATA code MAD and the ICAO code LEMD. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport has 4 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4350 m (14271 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1998 ft (609 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base (TOJ) about 10 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,350 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Where is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport located?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is located in Madrid, Spain. Its coordinates are 40.4934° N, 3.5722° W.
What is the airport code for Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport has an IATA code of MAD and an ICAO code of LEMD.
How long is the runway at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport's longest runway is about 4350 m (14271 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport have?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport has 4 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport a major airport?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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