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BCN Airport Code, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

BCN is the IATA code for Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, one of the world's busiest airports, serving Barcelona, Spain. Airlines and booking systems use BCN, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code LEBL. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 41.30° N, 2.08° E.

City
Barcelona
Country
Continent
Europe
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
41.2971, 2.07846
Elevation
12 ft
Runways
3
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Barcelona airport code?

The airport code for Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport is BCN. 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 LEBL, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It ranks among the busiest airports in the world by scheduled connections, sitting at number 13 in our dataset. Its ICAO code LEBL begins with L, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Europe.

Where is BCN?

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport serves Barcelona, Spain. It is close to sea level at 12 ft (4 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at BCN

It has 3 runways. The longest is 11,000 ft (3.35 km), designated 06L/24R.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Barcelona?

The IATA airport code for Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport in Barcelona is BCN. Its ICAO code is LEBL.

What is the 3-letter code for Barcelona?

The 3-letter IATA code for Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport in Barcelona is BCN.

What airport is BCN?

BCN is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, located in Barcelona, Spain.

What country is BCN in?

BCN (Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport) is in Spain.

Where is BCN airport located?

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is in Barcelona, Spain, at coordinates 41.2971, 2.07846.

What is the ICAO code for Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

The ICAO code for Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport is LEBL. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code BCN.

What is the difference between BCN and LEBL?

BCN is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. LEBL is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

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Popular routes from BCN

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