Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
Madrid, Madrid (community) (Spain)
IATA: MAD ICAO: LEMD
Longest Active Runway
14,271 ft
4,350 meters
Field Elevation
1,998 ft
609 m MSL
Runway Inventory
4 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
40.4934°, -3.5722°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#2 in Spain
Out of 52 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#37 Worldwide
Top 0.5% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#1300 MSL
Top 19.7% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+42.7%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport's longest active runway measures 14,271 ft (4,350 m). It ranks as the #2 longest runway in Spain and #37 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18R/36L | 14,271 ft (4350m) | 197 ft (60m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 14R/32L | 13,084 ft (3988m) | 197 ft (60m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 14L/32R | 11,483 ft (3500m) | 197 ft (60m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 18L/36R | 11,483 ft (3500m) | 197 ft (60m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/mad.json ↗