Airport code

ALC Airport Code, Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport

ALC is the IATA code for Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, the main international gateway for Alicante, Spain. Airlines and booking systems use ALC, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code LEAL. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 38.28° N, 0.56° W.

City
Alicante
Country
Continent
Europe
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
38.2822, -0.55816
Elevation
142 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Alicante airport code?

The airport code for Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is ALC. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code LEAL, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It is a major hub, ranked number 97 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code LEAL begins with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe.

Where is ALC?

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport serves Alicante, Spain. It is close to sea level at 142 ft (43 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at ALC

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 9,842 ft (3.00 km), designated 10/28.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Alicante?

The IATA airport code for Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport in Alicante is ALC. Its ICAO code is LEAL.

What is the 3-letter code for Alicante?

The 3-letter IATA code for Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport in Alicante is ALC.

What airport is ALC?

ALC is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, located in Alicante, Spain.

What country is ALC in?

ALC (Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport) is in Spain.

Where is ALC airport located?

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC) is in Alicante, Spain, at coordinates 38.2822, -0.55816.

What is the ICAO code for Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport?

The ICAO code for Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is LEAL. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code ALC.

What is the difference between ALC and LEAL?

ALC is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. LEAL is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Spain and the wider region:

Popular routes from ALC

Distance and typical flight time from Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport to other airports it connects with:

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