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[[File:Accession Number- 1975-0112-2530 (2677558151).jpg|thumb|King [[Alfonso XIII of Spain]] at the aerodrome]]
'''Madrid–Cuatro Vientos Airport''' {{Airport codes||LECU}}, also known as '''Cuatro Vientos Airport''', is the oldest airport in Spain, established in 1911 and one of the three civil airports of Madrid along with [[Madrid–Barajas]] and [[Madrid–Torrejón Airport]]. The airport is located {{convert|8|km|abbr=on}} southwest of the city centre. The name "Cuatro Vientos" translates into English as "Four Winds."
'''Madrid–Cuatro Vientos Airport''' {{Airport codes||LECU}}, also known as '''Cuatro Vientos Airport''', is the oldest airport in Spain, established in {{start date and age|1911|p=y}} and one of the three civil airports of Madrid along with [[Madrid–Barajas]] and [[Madrid–Torrejón Airport]]. The airport is located {{convert|8|km|abbr=on}} southwest of the city centre. The name "Cuatro Vientos" {{IPA|es|ˈkwatɾo ˈβjentos|}} translates into English as "[[Classical compass winds|Four Winds]]".


Cuatro Vientos was originally an air base, which later became also a civil airport. Thus, there is a military section located on a separate apron of the airport, opposite to the civil one. It is also used as the Madrid base for aircraft of the Spanish Police, as well as for the road traffic surveillance helicopters.
Cuatro Vientos was originally an air base, which later became also a civil airport. Thus, there is a military section located on a separate apron of the airport, opposite to the civil one. It is also used as the Madrid base for aircraft of the Spanish Police, as well as for the road traffic surveillance helicopters.


==History==
==History==

On 31 July 1919, an English aviator James Arthur Peters made the first non-stop flight from the UK to Spain. He flew an Alliance aircraft, a Seabird P1 that he had designed, from Hendon airport to Cuatro Vientos in 9 hours. His navigator was named as Curtiss.
On 31 July 1919, an English aviator James Arthur Peters made the first non-stop flight from the UK to Spain. He flew an Alliance aircraft, a Seabird P1 that he had designed, from Hendon airport to Cuatro Vientos in 9 hours. His navigator was named as Curtiss.
He carried a letter for the Queen of Spain from Mr Gillow the owner of the company that made the aircraft.
He carried a letter for the Queen of Spain from Mr Gillow the owner of the company that made the aircraft.
Peters later flew back to the UK and named his house in Kings Langley, Herts. ‘Cuatro Vientos’.
Peters later flew back to the UK and named his house in Kings Langley, Herts. ‘Cuatro Vientos’.


[[Emilio Herrera Linares]] created an aerodynamics laboratory.
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== Infrastructure ==
In 1936, he tested there his [[stratonautical space suit]], a precursor of the [[space suit]] to explore the [[stratosphere]].
The start of the [[Spanish Civil War]] cancelled the planned balloon trip to test it.<ref name="MRon">{{cite news |last1=Martínez Ron |first1=Antonio |title=La capa 'perdida' de Emilio Herrera: “Esto es lo único que nos queda del primer traje espacial de la historia” |url=https://www.eldiario.es/sociedad/capa-perdida-emilio-herrera-primer-traje-espacial-historia_1_11357855.html |access-date=17 May 2024 |work=elDiario.es |date=16 May 2024 |language=es-ES}}</ref>

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==Infrastructure==
This airport is mainly used by [[general aviation]] aircraft, Flight Training Organizations and flying clubs. Due to the runway length and surrounding buildings it is only possible to operate helicopters, piston engine aircraft, medium size turbo-props and small business jets. The only navigational aid is a [[non-directional beacon]].
This airport is mainly used by [[general aviation]] aircraft, Flight Training Organizations and flying clubs. Due to the runway length and surrounding buildings it is only possible to operate helicopters, piston engine aircraft, medium size turbo-props and small business jets. The only navigational aid is a [[non-directional beacon]].


The [[Museo del Aire (Madrid)|Museo del Aire]], an air and space museum mainly dedicated to the Spanish Air Force, is located on the southern side of the airport.
The [[Museum of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Madrid)|Museum of Aeronautics and Astronautics]], an air and space museum mainly dedicated to the Spanish Air and Space Force, is located on the southern side of the airport.


==Accidents and incidents==
==Accidents and incidents==
*In September 1976, [[Douglas C-53]] T.3-57 of the [[Ejército del Aire]] was involved in an accident at Cuatro Vientos AFB and subsequently withdrawn from use.<ref name=ASN0976>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19760999-0 |title=T.3-57 Accident description |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |accessdate=15 August 2010}}</ref>
*In September 1976, [[Douglas C-53]] T.3-57 of the [[Ejército del Aire]] was involved in an accident at Cuatro Vientos AFB and subsequently withdrawn from use.<ref name=ASN0976>{{cite web|url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19760999-0 |title=T.3-57 Accident description |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |accessdate=15 August 2010}}</ref>
*In May 2013, a [[Hispano HA-200]]D Saeta of the [[Fundación Infante de Orleans]] crashed during an aerobatic show at Cuatro Vientos Airport. The pilot died and several people on the ground were injured.<ref name=ASN0977>{{cite web|url=http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/05/18070924-spectators-watch-in-horror-as-plane-plunges-to-ground-at-spanish-air-show?lite |title= Crash Cuatro Vientos Hispania 200D |publisher= NBCNEWS |accessdate=5 May 2013}}</ref>
*In May 2013, a [[Hispano HA-200]]D Saeta of the Fundación Infante de Orleans crashed during an aerobatic show at Cuatro Vientos Airport. The pilot died and several people on the ground were injured.<ref name=ASN0977>{{cite web|url=http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/05/18070924-spectators-watch-in-horror-as-plane-plunges-to-ground-at-spanish-air-show?lite |title= Crash Cuatro Vientos Hispania 200D |publisher= NBCNEWS |accessdate=5 May 2013}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 08:30, 15 August 2024

Madrid–Cuatro Vientos Airport
Cuatro Vientos Airport Control Tower
Summary
Airport typePublic/Military
OperatorAena
LocationMadrid
Hub forFlylink Express
Elevation AMSL2,269 ft / 691 m
Coordinates40°22′14″N 3°47′06″W / 40.37056°N 3.78500°W / 40.37056; -3.78500
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
09/27 4,900 1,494 Asphalt
09L/27R 3,698 1,127 Grass–Earth
Statistics (2016)
Movements35,640
Movements change 15-16Decrease11.5%
Sources: Aena[1]
King Alfonso XIII of Spain at the aerodrome

Madrid–Cuatro Vientos Airport (ICAO: LECU), also known as Cuatro Vientos Airport, is the oldest airport in Spain, established in 1911 (114 years ago) (1911) and one of the three civil airports of Madrid along with Madrid–Barajas and Madrid–Torrejón Airport. The airport is located 8 km (5.0 mi) southwest of the city centre. The name "Cuatro Vientos" [ˈkwatɾo ˈβjentos] translates into English as "Four Winds".

Cuatro Vientos was originally an air base, which later became also a civil airport. Thus, there is a military section located on a separate apron of the airport, opposite to the civil one. It is also used as the Madrid base for aircraft of the Spanish Police, as well as for the road traffic surveillance helicopters.

History

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On 31 July 1919, an English aviator James Arthur Peters made the first non-stop flight from the UK to Spain. He flew an Alliance aircraft, a Seabird P1 that he had designed, from Hendon airport to Cuatro Vientos in 9 hours. His navigator was named as Curtiss. He carried a letter for the Queen of Spain from Mr Gillow the owner of the company that made the aircraft. Peters later flew back to the UK and named his house in Kings Langley, Herts. ‘Cuatro Vientos’.

Emilio Herrera Linares created an aerodynamics laboratory. In 1936, he tested there his stratonautical space suit, a precursor of the space suit to explore the stratosphere. The start of the Spanish Civil War cancelled the planned balloon trip to test it.[2]

Infrastructure

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This airport is mainly used by general aviation aircraft, Flight Training Organizations and flying clubs. Due to the runway length and surrounding buildings it is only possible to operate helicopters, piston engine aircraft, medium size turbo-props and small business jets. The only navigational aid is a non-directional beacon.

The Museum of Aeronautics and Astronautics, an air and space museum mainly dedicated to the Spanish Air and Space Force, is located on the southern side of the airport.

Accidents and incidents

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  • In September 1976, Douglas C-53 T.3-57 of the Ejército del Aire was involved in an accident at Cuatro Vientos AFB and subsequently withdrawn from use.[3]
  • In May 2013, a Hispano HA-200D Saeta of the Fundación Infante de Orleans crashed during an aerobatic show at Cuatro Vientos Airport. The pilot died and several people on the ground were injured.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Madrid - Cuatro Vientos".
  2. ^ Martínez Ron, Antonio (16 May 2024). "La capa 'perdida' de Emilio Herrera: "Esto es lo único que nos queda del primer traje espacial de la historia"". elDiario.es (in European Spanish). Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  3. ^ "T.3-57 Accident description". Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  4. ^ "Crash Cuatro Vientos Hispania 200D". NBCNEWS. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
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