Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC): Codes, Runways & Location
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (IATA: ALC · ICAO: LEAL) is a large airport serving Alicante, Spain. It lies at 38.2822° N, 0.5582° W, 142 ft (43 m) above sea level.
Overview of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Alicante in Spain. It is identified by the IATA code ALC and the ICAO code LEAL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 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 142 ft (43 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being San Javier Airport about 61 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport
Where is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport located?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is located in Alicante, Spain. Its coordinates are 38.2822° N, 0.5582° W.
What is the airport code for Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has an IATA code of ALC and an ICAO code of LEAL.
How long is the runway at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport have?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport a major airport?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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