Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport
The principal airport for Alicante and the central Costa Blanca.
Search aircraft on LineaumAlicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is the airport for Alicante and the central Costa Blanca. The ENAIRE AIP identifies the airport, reference point and runway data, and requires prior slot coordination for general and business aviation.
Confirm the live slot position, airport-assigned handler, customs arrangements and final destination before committing to a schedule. Resort towns along the coast can have very different road transfers.
- Distance
- Approximately 9km southwest of Alicante
- Runway
- 3,000m / 45m wide
- Operating
- Check the current ENAIRE AIP and airport operating information.
- Fuel
- Confirm with the airport-assigned handling provider
- Customs
- Confirm current customs and immigration service hours and prior arrangements.
- FBOs
- Confirm directly
Private aviation suitability
ALC is the airport for Alicante. ENAIRE's AIP requires prior slot coordination for general and business aviation.
- Alicante city
- Central Costa Blanca itineraries
Key operational facts
Airport access and operating details should be confirmed for the aircraft and requested date.
- Runway summary
- 3,000m / 45m wide
- Published hours
- Check the current ENAIRE AIP and airport operating information.
- Fuel
- Confirm with the airport-assigned handling provider
- Customs
- Confirm current customs and immigration service hours and prior arrangements.
- ICAO
- LEAL
- IATA
- ALC
- Facility type
- airport
Runway information
Runway dimensions are one part of an aircraft performance assessment; weather, weight, temperature, runway condition and operator approvals also matter.
- Identifier
- 10/28
- Length
- 3,000m
- Width
- 45m
- Surface
- Asphalt
Slots, PPR and operating context
Coordination requirements can vary by movement, season and airport procedure.
- Slots
- Prior slot coordination is required for general and business aviation; verify current slot and handling arrangements.
- Other constraints
- High seasonal demand and airport coordination can affect slot and handling availability.
FBO and handling
This guide does not identify a current FBO or handling provider. Confirm the provider, operating hours and services directly before travel.
Aircraft suitability
Aircraft selection remains subject to performance calculations, passenger and baggage requirements, weather, runway condition and operator approval.
- Aircraft with verified runway and handling performance for the requested movement
Runway length does not establish aircraft acceptance; calculate performance and confirm slots, handling and airport procedures.
Access to Alicante
Ground transfer times are approximate and traffic-dependent.
- Distance
- Approximately 9 kilometres southwest of Alicante
- Planning note
- The airport is a regional gateway; road transfer varies across the Costa Blanca.
Destination served
This airport guide covers private-aviation access for the destination.
Country aviation network
Review the wider private-aviation context for Spain.
Connected private jet routes
Published route guides that reference Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport as an airport option.
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Frequently asked questions: ALC
Which airport serves Alicante private charter?
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC/LEAL) is the linked airport.
Does general aviation need a slot at Alicante?
ENAIRE's current AIP specifies prior slot coordination for general and business aviation. The operator should confirm the current slot and handling.
Does ALC serve the whole Costa Blanca equally?
No. The best airport depends on the exact town or resort and current movement availability.
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