Castellón-Costa Azahar is a quiet regional airport with a long 2,700-metre runway, and private jet charter at Castellón suits travellers who want something calmer than the busier airports of the Valencian coast. It has no scheduled airline base.
Public hours run daily from 08:00 to 20:00 local time. They can be extended by two hours, or the airport can open on 72 hours' request. Customs is on site, and the airport's own company provides handling.
Charter-A plans around those hours and confirms the details at booking. It is a practical choice when your destination is Castellón itself.
Flying privately to Castellón
Public use is daily, 08:00–20:00 local. The hours can be extended by two hours, or the airport opened on 72 hours' request, and private flights outside those hours are possible by agreement. Customs is on site.
Runway 06/24 is 2,700 m by 45 m, with public-use rescue and firefighting category 7. Handling is provided by the airport company, Aeropuerto de Castellón S.L. Jet A-1 for private flights is supplied on request with 18 hours' notice. Prior permission applies.
Castellón-Costa Azahar airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (384 KB)Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport at a glance
| Location | Carretera CV-13 km 2.4, Benlloch, Castellón de la Plana, 12181 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LECH · IATA CDT |
| Region | Valencian Community (Castellón), Spain |
| Nearest city | Castellón de la Plana — About 35 km from Castellón city (per AIP); drive time not published |
| Opening hours | Public use daily 08:00–20:00 local; can be extended by 2 hours, or opened on 72 hours' request. Private flights outside these hours by agreement. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site |
| Runway | 06/24 – 2,700 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,700 m runway, rescue and firefighting category 7 (public use) |
| Handling / FBO | Aeropuerto de Castellón S.L. (airport handling) |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | aeroportcastello.com |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aip.enaire.es, aeroportcastello.com, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Castellón de la Plana
Castellón de la Plana is the capital of its province on the Costa del Azahar, the orange-blossom coast. The airport lies about 35 km from the city, according to the published data, and the coast's resorts and the walled castle town of Peñíscola are nearby. Drive times are not published, so Charter-A confirms them.
Private jet flight times to Castellón
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 680 nm · 1,260 km | 2 hr 10 min | 1 hr 50 min |
| Manchester | 795 nm · 1,470 km | 2 hr 30 min | 2 hr 10 min |
| Edinburgh | 955 nm · 1,770 km | 3 hr | 2 hr 30 min |
| Paris | 535 nm · 990 km | 1 hr 45 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| Geneva | 450 nm · 830 km | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Nice | 380 nm · 700 km | 1 hr 20 min | 1 hr 10 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Castellón is a sector of about 680 nautical miles — within non-stop reach of every aircraft class, from turboprops and very light jets upwards. The number of passengers and the luggage usually decide the aircraft: light jets for up to seven, midsize jets and super midsize jets for more space, heavy jets for larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Castellón: your questions answered
How far is Castellón Airport from Castellón city?
About 35 km, according to the published data, although no drive time is given. Charter-A confirms transfer timing when it arranges your ground transport. That is worth allowing for in your plans.
Can a private jet land at Castellón-Costa Azahar?
Yes. The 2,700 m runway is listed as jet-capable. Prior permission applies and Jet A-1 needs 18 hours' notice. Charter-A arranges these and confirms at booking.
What are the opening hours at Castellón?
Public use runs daily from 08:00 to 20:00 local time. Extensions of two hours, or opening on 72 hours' request, are possible. Charter-A plans around the published window.
Does Castellón Airport have customs?
Yes, customs is on site during airport hours. Charter-A checks your arrival time against them when it plans the flight. Anything outside those hours would need to be agreed with the airport first.
How long is the flight from London to Castellón by private jet?
About 2 hr 10 min in a light jet and 1 hr 50 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 680 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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