Pilot Comments by Rolf

Very friendly and helpful staff, great IFR infrastructure. AAS as local shop is always willing to support stranded pilots with AOG on short notice.

F-34 is available but requires prior documentation with OPS (done for PT6-21).

Visited LESL in September. 100 EUR for 1 week (parking and landing).

Unfortunately no fuel for visitors. We planned on refueling at LEMH but decided against it as the process is VERY cumbersome (see entry at LEMH). If you still need to refuel at LEMH, the below information might be helpful:

For anyone still planning a fuel stop at LEMH, the following may be helpful:

Even VFR arrivals require a slot. This must be requested in advance via MAH CEPO SERVICIO at mahcepo@aena.es. A flight plan is also required, even for the very short sector LESL–LEMH.

During the main season, slot availability can be limited despite relatively low traffic levels, so early coordination is advisable.

For a fuel-only stop, handling is not required as long as the aircraft is not left unattended / the occupants remain with the aircraft. Fuel can be requested once on the ground by phone at +34 699 489 363.

Landing fees need to be paid online on the ground. First, contact +34 971 157138 to obtain your fees, then online complete the payment via https://www.aena.es/sites/Satellite?Language=en_GB&d=Touch&pagename=TPV_Pagos_Aeropuertos, before leaving the airport.

We initially planned to use LEMH for a fuel stop when flying in from LESL. However, the advance coordination proved rather cumbersome, and we ultimately decided to refuel in France on the return trip instead.

For anyone still planning a fuel stop at LEMH, the following may be helpful:

Even VFR arrivals require a slot. This must be requested in advance via MAH CEPO SERVICIO at mahcepo@aena.es. A flight plan is also required, even for the very short sector LESL–LEMH.

During the main season, slot availability can be limited despite relatively low traffic levels, so early coordination is advisable.

For a fuel-only stop, handling is not required as long as the aircraft is not left unattended / the occupants remain with the aircraft. Fuel can be requested once on the ground by phone at +34 699 489 363.

Landing fees need to be paid online on the ground. First, contact +34 971 157138 to obtain your fees, then online complete the payment via https://www.aena.es/sites/Satellite?Language=en_GB&d=Touch&pagename=TPV_Pagos_Aeropuertos, before leaving the airport.

Visited LESB twice in 2026, in May and August.

Parking costs for our aircraft (1,960 kg MTOW, 2 pax) were approximately €540 per week. One useful tip: after paying in August, we were told that a monthly parking rate of around €270 is available if booked in advance — definitely worth asking about before arrival.

Proof of the mandatory familiarization is essential and was checked during our August visit. Contact lesb.ops@aena.es in advance for access and details.

Fuel is available, but allow plenty of time. Refueling can easily take around one hour even without additional delays, so this should be factored into your departure planning.

On busy days, factor in delays of 15-30 min to fit into the flight school traffic pattern on depature.