Zaragoza Airport
Overview summary
Zaragoza Airport is located in the city of Zaragoza, Spain. The city is set on the Ebro River bank and surrounded by a variety of landscapes, including the desert of Los Monegros and the forest of the Moncayo National Park. The Spanish city is famous for its historical landmarks, such as the Basilica del Pilar (Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar) at the Ebro River and the La Seo Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Zaragoza Airport is home of the Spanish Air Force and used by NASA as a Space Shuttle landing site. The length of its runway (at 12 200 feet or 3 718 meters) would allow such operation.
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History | Landing | Location | Facts | Hours
History
The current facilities of Zaragoza Airport were built on the foundation of the old aerodrome of Sanjurio and Valenzuela, near the village of Guarrapinillos. The main purpose of both air terminals was to serve as military base. In 1947 services were extended at Sanjurio aerodrome, allowing the handling of civil traffic. In the consecutive year, international traffics were granted at the aerodrome of Valenzuela, with the establishment of a Customs Control point. Over the years, the two aerodromes developed in two different directions.
While Saranjurio aerodrome was given a very specific commercial function, an agreement between the Spanish and US government was reached to convert Valenzuela aerodrome into a military air station through extensive work. In 1965 Saranjurio aerodrome was renamed to Zaragoza Airport, after it officially received international traffic permits.
Today, the airport is an important hub for freights in the region. Several developments were necessary in order to expand as a distribution centre. A new passenger terminal, with a very distinctive designed, was opened in advance to the 2008 International Exhibition.
Landing at Zaragoza Airport
Location
Zaragoza Airport is located approximately 10 miles west from the namesake city. The air terminal can be reached via highway, one connecting the facilities with the A-2 and the other with the N-125. Both roads originally come from the A-68. The travel time from the center of Zaragoza is approximately 15 minutes.
Zaragoza Airport Facts
Airport Codes: LEZG
Latitude: 41°39'58"N
Longitude: 1°02'30"W
Elevation: 863 feet
Opening hours
The airport is open 7 days a week Monday-Sunday: Summer: 0445 – 2100 LT, Winter: 0545 – 2200 LT
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