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{{short description|Domestic and military airport in Albacete, Spain}}
{{Infobox airport
{{Infobox airport
| name = Albacete Airport
| name = Albacete Airport
| nativename = {{smaller|Los Llanos Air Base}}
| nativename =
| nativename-r = {{small|''Aeropuerto de Albacete / Base Aérea de Los Llanos''}}
| nativename-r = {{small|''Aeropuerto de Albacete''}}
| image = Aeropuerto Los Llanos exterior.jpg
| image = Aeropuerto Los Llanos exterior.jpg
| IATA = ABC
| IATA = ABC
| ICAO = LEAB
| ICAO = LEAB
| type = Public/Military
| type = Public/military
| owner =
| owner =
| operator = [[Aena]]
| operator = [[Aena]]
| location = [[Albacete]], [[Spain]]
| location = [[Albacete]], [[Spain]]
| elevation-f = 2302
| elevation-f = 2301
| coordinates = {{coord|38|56|54|N|01|51|48|W|region:ES|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|38|56|54|N|01|51|48|W|region:ES|display=inline,title}}
| pushpin_map = Spain
| pushpin_map = Spain#Spain Province of Albacete
| pushpin_relief = yes
| pushpin_relief = yes
| pushpin_mapsize =
| pushpin_mapsize =
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| r1-number = 09/27
| r1-number = 09/27
| r1-length-m = 2700
| r1-length-m = 2700
| r1-surface = [[Asphalt]]
| r1-surface = [[Asphalt concrete|Asphalt]]
| stat-year = 2016
| stat-year = 2017
| stat1-header = Passengers
| stat1-header = Passengers
| stat1-data = 1277
| stat1-data = 1.380
| stat2-header = Passengers change 16-17
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| footnotes = Sources: <ref name="WAD">[http://www.worldaerodata.com/wad.cgi?airport=LEAB Airport information for LEAB] [http://www.aena.es/en/albacete-airport/introduction.html]
| stat2-data = {{increase}} 8,1%
| stat3-header = Movements
| stat3-data = 430
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| footnotes = Sources:<ref name="WAD">{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20160303183919/http://worldaerodata.com/wad.cgi?airport=LEAB Airport information for LEAB]}} [http://www.aena.es/en/albacete-airport/introduction.html]
from [[DAFIF]] (effective October 2006)</ref><ref name="GCM">{{GCM|ABC|source=DAFIF}}</ref>
from [[DAFIF]] (effective October 2006)</ref><ref name="GCM">{{GCM|ABC|source=DAFIF}}</ref>
}}
}}


'''Albacete Airport''' {{airport codes|ABC<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.iata.org/publications/Pages/code-search.aspx | title = Airline and Airport Code Search | publisher = [[International Air Transport Association]] (IATA) | accessdate = 27 September 2012}}</ref>|LEAB}} is an airport located at the '''Los Llanos Air Base''', about {{convert|4|mi|0|abbr=off}} south of the city of [[Albacete]], the capital of the [[province of Albacete]] in [[Castile-La Mancha]], [[Spain]].<ref name="WAD" /><ref name="GCM" />
'''Albacete Airport''' {{airport codes|ABC<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.iata.org/publications/Pages/code-search.aspx | title = Airline and Airport Code Search | publisher = [[International Air Transport Association]] (IATA) | accessdate = 27 September 2012}}</ref>|LEAB}} is an airport operated by [[Aena]] located about {{convert|4|mi|0|abbr=off}} south of the city of [[Albacete]], the capital of the [[province of Albacete]] in [[Castile-La Mancha]], [[Spain]].<ref name="WAD" /><ref name="GCM" /> It shares the runway and some facilities with '''Los Llanos Air Base''', operated by the [[Spanish Air and Space Force]].


The airport is served by road CM-3203. It began operation as a civilian airport on 1 July 2003, after seventy-plus years solely used by the military. The first flight was flown by [[Hola Airlines]] to the [[Balearic Islands]]. Albacete and [[Ciudad Real Central Airport]] are the only public airports in [[Castilla La Mancha]]. However, since the closure of Ciudad Real Central Airport and the cessation of scheduled services from Albacete, the region has been left without any scheduled passenger services.
The airport is served by road CM-3203. It began operation as a civilian airport on 1 July 2003, after seventy-plus years solely used by the military. The first flight was flown by [[Hola Airlines]] to the [[Balearic Islands]]. Albacete and [[Ciudad Real Central Airport]] are the only public airports in [[Castilla La Mancha]]. However, since the closure of Ciudad Real Central Airport and the cessation of scheduled services from Albacete, the region has been left without any scheduled passenger services.


==History==
==History==
Construction started in 1913, but was then quickly stopped, with operations only starting in 1929 after the Spanish Aviation Company (CEA) took up a contract for pilot training. During the [[Spanish Civil War]], the base was used by military rebels, and from 26 July 1936 by the Republicans. On cessations of activities the newly formed Spanish Air Force established the 13th Bomber Squadron, later becoming Ala26. After [[World War II]] with an anticipated increase in civilian traffic, the Spanish government acquired the site in July 1946, increasing the runway to {{convert|2050|m}}. Closed to civil traffic in 1955, in 1965 it reopened to the Albacete Flying Club. In 1962 Ala37 replaced Ala26, equipped with the [[Douglas DC-3]] freighter. In 1975, Ala14 took over residency, equipped with the [[Dassault Mirage F1]] fighter. In 1991, due to the promotion of [[Albacete Balompié]] to the first division, the airport reopened to civilian charter traffic.<ref name="ScrambleAlbacete">http://www.scramble.nl/airfield-guide/albacete</ref>
Construction started in 1913, but was then quickly stopped, with operations only starting in 1929 after the Spanish Aviation Company (CEA) took up a contract for pilot training. During the [[Spanish Civil War]], the base was used by military rebels, and from 26 July 1936 by the [[Republican faction (Spanish Civil War)|Republicans]]. On cessations of activities the newly formed Spanish Air Force established the 13th Bomber Squadron, later becoming Ala26. After [[World War II]] with an anticipated increase in civilian traffic, the Spanish government acquired the site in July 1946, increasing the runway to {{convert|2050|m}}. Closed to civil traffic in 1955, in 1965, it reopened to the Albacete Flying Club. In 1962, Ala37 replaced Ala26, equipped with the [[Douglas DC-3]] freighter. In 1975, Ala14 took over residency, equipped with the [[Dassault Mirage F1]] fighter. In 1991, due to the promotion of [[Albacete Balompié]] to the first division, the airport reopened to civilian charter traffic.<ref name="ScrambleAlbacete">[https://web.archive.org/web/20181001094757/http://www.scramble.nl/airfield-guide/albacete Airfield Guide] scramble.nl</ref>


== Facilities ==
== Facilities ==
Opened again to civilian traffic in 2003, in November 2005 the Ministry of Public Works inaugurated the new Terminal Building, with a surface area of {{convert|2200|m2}}. Situated at an [[elevation]] of {{convert|2302|ft|0}} above [[mean sea level]], today it has one [[runway]] designated 09/27 with an [[asphalt]] surface measuring {{convert|2700|x|60|m|0}}.<ref name="WAD" />
Opened again to civilian traffic in 2003, in November 2005 the Ministry of Public Works inaugurated the new Terminal Building, with a surface area of {{convert|2200|m2}}. Situated at an [[elevation]] of {{convert|2302|ft|0}} above [[mean sea level]], today it has one [[runway]] designated 09/27 with an [[Asphalt concrete|asphalt]] surface measuring {{convert|2700|x|60|m|0}}.<ref name="WAD" />


The civilian-run maintenance facility La Maestranza Aérea de Albacete is responsible for the modifications and overhaul of some military equipment, including all Dassault Mirage F1 (retired in 2013, replaced by [[Eurofighter Typhoon]]), [[Canadair CL-215]] and [[CASA C-101]].<ref name="ScrambleAlbacete" />
The civilian-run maintenance facility La Maestranza Aérea de Albacete is responsible for the modifications and overhaul of some military equipment, including all Dassault Mirage F1 (retired in 2013, replaced by [[Eurofighter Typhoon]]), [[Canadair CL-215]] and [[CASA C-101]].<ref name="ScrambleAlbacete" />


== Airlines and destinations ==
== Airlines and destinations ==
[[File:Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoon ‘C.16-44 - 14-09’ (31480326162).jpg|thumb|[[Eurofighter Typhoon]] of the [[Spanish Air Force]] taking off from the airport]]
[[File:Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoon ‘C.16-44 - 14-09’ (31480326162).jpg|thumb|[[Eurofighter Typhoon]] of the [[Spanish Air and Space Force]] taking off from the airport]]
[[Image:Aeropuerto Los Llanos interior.jpg|thumb|right|Interior view of the terminal]]
[[Image:Aeropuerto Los Llanos interior.jpg|thumb|right|Interior view of the terminal]]
There are no scheduled services from Albacete Airport. The airport is only served by a number of charter services from carriers such as [[Privilege Style]].
There are no scheduled services from Albacete Airport. The airport is only served by a number of charter services from carriers such as [[Privilege Style]].


==NATO TLP==
==NATO TLP==
Since July 2009, the base has been the site of [[NATO]]'s Tactical Leadership Program, taking over from Belgium's [[Florennes Air Base]].<ref>http://www.scramble.nl/tlp</ref>
Since July 2009, the base has been the site of [[NATO]]'s [[Tactical Leadership Program]], taking over from Belgium's [[Florennes Air Base]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20200812011541/https://www.scramble.nl/tlp TLP] Piet Luijken (2013) scramble.nl</ref>


== Accidents ==
== Accidents ==


* {{Timeline-event |date={{Start date|2015|01|26|df=y}} |event= [[2015 Los Llanos Air Base crash|a Greek F-16 fighter jet crashed]] into parked aircraft and personnel while attempting to take off, killing both crew members on board. Nine people on the ground were also killed, and 21 more injured.}}
{{Main|2015 Los Llanos Air Base crash}}

In January 2015, during TLP2015-1, several NATO air forces sited deployments to the base, including four [[F-16]] Block 50 fighter aircraft of the [[Hellenic Air Force]] 341 Squadron, supported by 41 persons pilots and technicians from 111 Combat Wing, normally located at Nea Aghialos Air base.<ref>http://www.airforce.gr/cms/</ref> On 26 January 2015, a Hellenic Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed into other aircraft at the base, causing an explosion which killed 10 people, including both pilots. A further 13 individuals were injured, six of them severely.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fighter jet crash kills 11 in Spain|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-30991950|accessdate=26 January 2015|work=BBC News|date=26 January 2015}}</ref>


== Statistics ==
== Statistics ==

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Total Passengers by Year:
{{Airport-Statistics|iata=ABC}}
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{| class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2"
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Total passengers by year:
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{| class="wikitable"
! Year!! Passengers
! Year!! Passengers
|- align="center"
|- align="center"
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|- align="center"
|- align="center"
! 2016 || 1,277
! 2016 || 1,277
|- align="center"
! 2017 || 1,380
|}
|}


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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.aena.es/csee/Satellite/Aeropuerto-Albacete/en/Home.html Albacete Airport], official [[Aena]] web site
* [http://www.aena.es/csee/Satellite/Aeropuerto-Albacete/en/Home.html Albacete Airport], official [[Aena]] website
* [http://maps.google.es/maps?q=Aeropuerto+Albacete Albacete Airport] at Google Maps
* [http://maps.google.es/maps?q=Aeropuerto+Albacete Albacete Airport] at Google Maps
* {{NWS-current|LEAB}}
* {{NWS-current|LEAB}}
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{{Airports in Spain|state=collapsed}}
{{Airports in Spain|state=collapsed}}


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[[Category:Airports in Castilla-La Mancha]]

[[Category:Air force installations of Spain]]
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[[Category:Airports in Castilla–La Mancha]]
[[Category:1929 establishments in Spain]]
[[Category:1929 establishments in Spain]]
[[Category:Airports established in 1929]]
[[Category:Airports established in 1929]]

Latest revision as of 04:37, 11 November 2023

Albacete Airport

Aeropuerto de Albacete
Summary
Airport typePublic/military
OperatorAena
LocationAlbacete, Spain
Elevation AMSL2,301 ft / 701 m
Coordinates38°56′54″N 01°51′48″W / 38.94833°N 1.86333°W / 38.94833; -1.86333
Map
LEAB is located in Spain
LEAB
LEAB
Location of airport in Spain
LEAB is located in Province of Albacete
LEAB
LEAB
LEAB (Province of Albacete)
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
09/27 2,700 8,858 Asphalt
Statistics (2017)
Passengers1.380
Passengers change 16-17Increase 8,1%
Movements430
Sources:[1][2]

Albacete Airport (IATA: ABC[3], ICAO: LEAB) is an airport operated by Aena located about 4 miles (6 kilometres) south of the city of Albacete, the capital of the province of Albacete in Castile-La Mancha, Spain.[1][2] It shares the runway and some facilities with Los Llanos Air Base, operated by the Spanish Air and Space Force.

The airport is served by road CM-3203. It began operation as a civilian airport on 1 July 2003, after seventy-plus years solely used by the military. The first flight was flown by Hola Airlines to the Balearic Islands. Albacete and Ciudad Real Central Airport are the only public airports in Castilla La Mancha. However, since the closure of Ciudad Real Central Airport and the cessation of scheduled services from Albacete, the region has been left without any scheduled passenger services.

History

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Construction started in 1913, but was then quickly stopped, with operations only starting in 1929 after the Spanish Aviation Company (CEA) took up a contract for pilot training. During the Spanish Civil War, the base was used by military rebels, and from 26 July 1936 by the Republicans. On cessations of activities the newly formed Spanish Air Force established the 13th Bomber Squadron, later becoming Ala26. After World War II with an anticipated increase in civilian traffic, the Spanish government acquired the site in July 1946, increasing the runway to 2,050 metres (6,730 ft). Closed to civil traffic in 1955, in 1965, it reopened to the Albacete Flying Club. In 1962, Ala37 replaced Ala26, equipped with the Douglas DC-3 freighter. In 1975, Ala14 took over residency, equipped with the Dassault Mirage F1 fighter. In 1991, due to the promotion of Albacete Balompié to the first division, the airport reopened to civilian charter traffic.[4]

Facilities

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Opened again to civilian traffic in 2003, in November 2005 the Ministry of Public Works inaugurated the new Terminal Building, with a surface area of 2,200 square metres (24,000 sq ft). Situated at an elevation of 2,302 feet (702 m) above mean sea level, today it has one runway designated 09/27 with an asphalt surface measuring 2,700 by 60 metres (8,858 ft × 197 ft).[1]

The civilian-run maintenance facility La Maestranza Aérea de Albacete is responsible for the modifications and overhaul of some military equipment, including all Dassault Mirage F1 (retired in 2013, replaced by Eurofighter Typhoon), Canadair CL-215 and CASA C-101.[4]

Airlines and destinations

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Eurofighter Typhoon of the Spanish Air and Space Force taking off from the airport
Interior view of the terminal

There are no scheduled services from Albacete Airport. The airport is only served by a number of charter services from carriers such as Privilege Style.

NATO TLP

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Since July 2009, the base has been the site of NATO's Tactical Leadership Program, taking over from Belgium's Florennes Air Base.[5]

Accidents

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  • 26 January 2015 (2015-01-26): a Greek F-16 fighter jet crashed into parked aircraft and personnel while attempting to take off, killing both crew members on board. Nine people on the ground were also killed, and 21 more injured.

Statistics

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Annual passenger traffic at ABC airport. See Wikidata query.

Total passengers by year:

Year Passengers
2007 19,881
2008 19,254
2009 15,127
2010 11,298
2011 8,415
2012 3,916
2013 1,211
2014 1,411
2015 1,353
2016 1,277
2017 1,380

References

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  1. ^ a b c Airport information for LEAB[usurped] [1] from DAFIF (effective October 2006)
  2. ^ a b Airport information for ABC at Great Circle Mapper. Source: DAFIF (effective October 2006).
  3. ^ "Airline and Airport Code Search". International Air Transport Association (IATA). Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  4. ^ a b Airfield Guide scramble.nl
  5. ^ TLP Piet Luijken (2013) scramble.nl
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