Large airport · Alicante, Spain
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport
Alicante–Elche is the busiest airport in south-eastern Spain and serves both the southern part of the Valencian Community and the Region of Murcia. Its IATA code is ALC. Its ICAO code is LEAL. It has 1 runway, longest 9,842 ft (ASP). Elevation 142 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Alicante, Spain |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ALC |
| ICAO code | LEAL |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 9,842 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 142 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 38.2822° N, 0.5582° W |
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What Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is known for
Alicante–Elche is the busiest airport in south-eastern Spain and serves both the southern part of the Valencian Community and the Region of Murcia.
History
Passenger traffic increased significantly in the 2010s, beating its own yearly record from 2013 to 2019.
Official website: https://www.aena.es/en/alicante-elche.html — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- La Albufera Natural Park · Spain · 71.1 miles away
Airports nearby
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Region of Murcia International Airport
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Valencia Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport?
Alicante–Elche is the busiest airport in south-eastern Spain and serves both the southern part of the Valencian Community and the Region of Murcia.
What is the airport code for Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport — its IATA code is ALC and its ICAO code is LEAL.
Where is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport located?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport serves Alicante, Spain. Its coordinates are 38.2822° N, 0.5582° W.
What is the history of Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport?
Passenger traffic increased significantly in the 2010s, beating its own yearly record from 2013 to 2019.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3997
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alicante–Elche_Miguel_Hernández_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.