Medium airport · Ciudad Real, Spain
Ciudad Real International Airport
It was opened in 2009, when it became the first private international airport in Spain. Its IATA code is CQM. Its ICAO code is LERL. It has 1 runway, longest 13,450 ft (asp). Elevation 2,120 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Ciudad Real, Spain |
|---|---|
| IATA code | CQM |
| ICAO code | LERL |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 13,450 ft (asp) |
| Elevation | 2,120 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.8565° N, 3.9699° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Ciudad Real International Airport is known for
It was opened in 2009, when it became the first private international airport in Spain.
History
It was opened in 2009, when it became the first private international airport in Spain. Operations at the site ran for three years until April 2012, when its previous management company filed for bankruptcy and went into receivership, after the last flight operator, low-cost airline Vueling, withdrew its last route from the airport. It remained closed for seven years until reopening in September 2019, however without any scheduled passenger traffic.
Official website: http://www.aeropuertocentralcr.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Ciudad Real International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Alcázar of Toledo · Spain · 69.3 miles away
- Mezquita-Catedral of Córdoba · Spain · 80.5 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Ciudad Real International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Tablas de Daimiel National Park · Spain · 24.6 miles away
- Cabañeros National Park · Spain · 46.5 miles away
- Monfragüe National Park · Spain · 125.9 miles away
- Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park · Spain · 130.5 miles away
- Guadarrama National Park · Spain · 133.1 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Córdoba Airport
84.7 miles awayAlbacete Airport / Los Llanos Air Base
113.4 miles away
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
115.1 miles awayF.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport
115.7 miles awayMadrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ciudad Real International Airport?
It was opened in 2009, when it became the first private international airport in Spain.
What is the airport code for Ciudad Real International Airport?
Ciudad Real International Airport — its IATA code is CQM and its ICAO code is LERL.
Where is Ciudad Real International Airport located?
Ciudad Real International Airport serves Ciudad Real, Spain. Its coordinates are 38.8565° N, 3.9699° W.
What is the history of Ciudad Real International Airport?
It was opened in 2009, when it became the first private international airport in Spain. Operations at the site ran for three years until April 2012, when its previous management company filed for bankruptcy and went into receivership, after the last flight operator, low-cost airline Vueling, withdrew its last route from the airport.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#46583
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciudad_Real_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.


