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Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base Regional Airport illustrationRegional Airport
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Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base

Madrid, Spain
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Madrid's dual-use military and civilian general aviation airport.

Opened
1943
Location
Madrid, Spain
Madrid–Torrejón Airport, known by IATA code TOJ and ICAO code LETO, is a dual-use military and civil airport located approximately 15 kilometres northeast of central Madrid, Spain. It serves as Torrejón Air Base, a key installation of the Spanish Air and Space Force, while also handling civil general aviation and some charter operations. The airport has historically had close ties with NATO and the United States military, having hosted American forces during the Cold War era under bilateral defense agreements. Today it primarily functions as a military base but retains civil aviation capacity for private, business, and charter flights. Torrejón is not a major commercial passenger hub; scheduled airline services operate through nearby Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). TOJ serves as an overflow and alternative facility and handles VIP, government, and general aviation traffic in the Madrid region.
Terminals
The airport has limited civil terminal facilities designed primarily for general aviation, business, and charter operations rather than large-scale commercial passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by road via the A-2 motorway connecting Torrejón de Ardoz to central Madrid, with no direct rail or metro link to the city centre.
Airlines here
No major scheduled commercial airlines operate from TOJ; the airport primarily serves private, charter, and government aviation operators.
Notable facts
  • ›Torrejón Air Base served as a major U.S. Air Force installation in Spain under the 1953 Pact of Madrid.
  • ›American military forces withdrew from Torrejón in 1992 following the non-renewal of the U.S.-Spain defense agreement.
  • ›The base is home to the Spanish Air and Space Force's 12th Wing (Ala 12).
  • ›TOJ is situated approximately 15 km northeast of Madrid city centre near the town of Torrejón de Ardoz.
  • ›The airport has historically been used for VIP and government flights as an alternative to the main Barajas airport.
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City & Place Guide

Royal palaces, world-class art, and endless nightlife await.

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.
  • •Palacio Real — Spain's official royal palace with lavishly decorated state rooms open to the public.
  • •Parque del Retiro — a vast, beloved city park perfect for rowing, strolling, and people-watching.
  • •Museo Reina Sofía — home to Picasso's iconic Guernica and top 20th-century Spanish art.
  • •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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