Prior permissionPPR is required here. A filed flight plan does not count as permission to use the airfield, so ask the airport first.
Airfield Status
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (Josep Tarradellas) is in Catalonia, Spain and takes private jets, with Barcelona the nearest big city. The longest runway is 06L/24R – 3,352 m × 60 m asphaltic concrete (02/20 is 2,528 m). You can clear customs here. Landing needs prior permission (PPR).
- Runway
- 06L/24R – 3,352 m × 60 m asphaltic concrete (02/20 is 2,528 m)
- Customs & immigration
- Yes – on site (24 hours)
- Business jets
- Yes. All business jets (3,352 m runway)
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hours. Customs, immigration, handling and fuelling are also available around the clock.
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Required
- Telephone
- +34 902 404 704
Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 30 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off. Source
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Arrival Protocol
Aeropuerto Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, El Prat de Llobregat (Barcelona), 08820. The nearest major city is Barcelona.
The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.
Ground Movement: journey times to the airport
By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 20 min | 11 mi · 17 km |
| Sabadell | 40 min | 24 mi · 38 km |
| Reus | 1 hr 20 min | 59 mi · 95 km |
Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Handling & FBO
These are the handling companies the airport lists for private and business aircraft.
See the full handling and FBO page, or download the directions PDF.
Operational Notes
Corporate aviation terminal (Terminal Corporativa), run by the authorised FBOs.
Slots are coordinated by the local coordination office. No helicopters at the airport except emergency, ambulance and state flights. Every aircraft must hire a ramp handling agent.
Local businesses
Handling companies and FBOs are on the handling page.
Hotels, restaurants, chauffeurs and other services near Barcelona-El Prat Airport (Josep Tarradellas) will be listed here. Run a business nearby? Get listed.
Other airports nearby
Straight-line miles, not road miles.