CQM

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.

IATA CQMICAO LERL1 runway, longest 13,450 ft (asp)SpainMedium airport

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Airport facts

LocationCiudad Real, Spain
IATA codeCQM
ICAO codeLERL
TypeMedium airport
Runways1 runway, longest 13,450 ft (asp)
Elevation2,120 ft
Coordinates38.8565° N, 3.9699° W

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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.

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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

Page last updated 13 November 2026.