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Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport

Madrid, Spain
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Spain's oldest active airport, serving general aviation near Madrid.

Opened
1911
Location
Madrid, Spain
Madrid-Cuatro Vientos Airport (ICAO: LECU) is a general aviation aerodrome located in the southwestern outskirts of Madrid, Spain. It is widely recognized as one of the oldest continuously operating airports in Spain, with roots stretching back to the early twentieth century. The airport does not handle scheduled commercial passenger flights; instead it serves private aircraft, flight training schools, aero clubs, and light aircraft operations. It is managed by AENA, Spain's national airports authority. Cuatro Vientos has significant historical importance in Spanish aviation history, having been a major military and civil aviation hub in the early decades of flight. Today it remains an active hub for general aviation enthusiasts and training organizations in the Madrid metropolitan area.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by private vehicle or taxi, with limited public bus connections to surrounding Madrid districts.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Cuatro Vientos; the airport exclusively hosts general aviation, flight schools, and aero club operations.
Notable facts
  • ›Cuatro Vientos is considered one of the oldest airports in Spain, opened around 1911.
  • ›It served as a key Spanish Air Force base during the early twentieth century.
  • ›The airport is managed by AENA, Spain's national airports and air navigation authority.
  • ›It hosts several flight training academies and aero clubs serving the Madrid region.
  • ›The airport has no IATA code, reflecting its non-commercial general aviation status.
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City & Place Guide

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Madrid is Spain's vibrant capital, sitting at the geographic heart of the Iberian Peninsula at an elevation of 667 meters — the highest capital in the European Union. The city blends grand Habsburg and Bourbon architecture with buzzing modern neighborhoods, offering visitors a rich mix of history, culture, and gastronomy.

Known for its passionate locals, late dining hours, and lively plazas, Madrid operates on a rhythm all its own. Lunch rarely starts before 2 p.m. and dinner seldom before 9 p.m., giving travelers plenty of time to explore museums and parks before the city truly comes alive.

  • •Museo del Prado — one of the world's finest art museums, housing Velázquez and Goya masterpieces.
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  • •Plaza Mayor — a stunning 17th-century central square surrounded by cafés and street performers.
  • •El Rastro — Europe's largest open-air flea market, held every Sunday in the La Latina district.

Getting around: Madrid's Metro is fast, clean, affordable, and covers virtually every major sight with 13 lines; single tickets and 10-trip cards are widely available. EMT buses fill gaps in the Metro network and run 24 hours on select lines. Taxis are metered and reliable, while rideshare apps like Cabify and Uber also operate throughout the city. The airport is linked directly to the city center by Metro Line 8.

Best time: Late spring (April–June) and early autumn (September–October) offer mild temperatures, fewer crowds, and ideal conditions for sightseeing.

Local food: Don't miss cocido madrileño (a hearty chickpea stew), bocadillo de calamares (fried squid sandwich), churros with thick hot chocolate, and a tapas crawl through the bars of La Latina.

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Madrid–Cuatro Vientos Airport
Encyclopaedia

Madrid–Cuatro Vientos Airport, 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 8 km (5.0 mi) southwest of the city centre. The name "Cuatro Vientos" translates into English as "Four Winds".

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