Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a large airport serving Madrid, Spain. Its IATA code is MAD and its ICAO code is LEMD. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,998 ft (609 m) above sea level. It has 4 runway(s); the longest is 18R/36L, 14,271 ft (4,350 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Madrid time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MAD
- ICAO code
- LEMD
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 1,998 ft (609 m)
- Coordinates
- 40.4934, -3.5723
- Time zone
- Europe/Madrid
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 11,483 ft · 3,500 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 14R/32L | 13,084 ft · 3,988 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18L/36R | 11,483 ft · 3,500 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 18R/36L | 14,271 ft · 4,350 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SLM Salamanca Airport | Salamanca, Spain | 170 km · 106 mi |
| VLL Valladolid Airport | Valladolid, Spain | 172 km · 107 mi |
| RJL Logroño-Agoncillo Airport | Logroño, Spain | 242 km · 150 mi |
| ZAZ Zaragoza Airport | Zaragoza, Spain | 249 km · 155 mi |
| VIT Vitoria Airport | Alava, Spain | 275 km · 171 mi |
| VLC Valencia Airport | Valencia, Spain | 286 km · 178 mi |
| LEN León Airport | La Virgen del Camino, Spain | 290 km · 180 mi |
| PNA Pamplona Airport | Pamplona, Spain | 299 km · 186 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MAD. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 1,062 | 660 | 574 | View route |
| LHR London | 1,244 | 773 | 672 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,420 | 882 | 766 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,701 | 1,679 | 1,459 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,650 | 3,511 | 3,051 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,760 | 3,579 | 3,110 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,960 | 4,325 | 3,758 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,255 | 4,508 | 3,917 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,106 | 5,037 | 4,377 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,378 | 5,206 | 4,524 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 9,065 | 5,633 | 4,895 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,205 | 5,720 | 4,970 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,385 | 5,831 | 5,067 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,767 | 6,690 | 5,814 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,383 | 7,073 | 6,146 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 17,673 | 10,982 | 9,543 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | MADRID APP | 127.500 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 118.250 |
| ATIS DEP | ATIS Departure | 130.850 |
| CLD | Delivery East | 130.075 |
| CLD | Delivery West | 130.350 |
| EMR | FIRE | 122.975 |
| GND | GND | 121.850 |
| TWR | TWR 36L | 118.070 |
| TWR | TWR 14R | 118.150 |
| TWR | TWR 36R | 118.670 |
| TWR | TWR 14L | 118.975 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport?
The IATA code of Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is MAD and its ICAO code is LEMD.
Where is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport located?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is in Madrid, Madrid, Spain, at 40.4934, -3.5723.
What time zone is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport in?
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Madrid. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18R/36L, 14,271 ft (4,350 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Salamanca Airport (SLM), about 170 km (106 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.