SCQ
Santiago de Compostela Airport
Santiago · SpainICAO LEST
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) is an airport serving Santiago, Spain, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 42° 53' 46.7" N, 8° 24' 54.5" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,213 feet (370 meters) above sea level. With 22 direct destinations served by 8 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Madrid (GMT+2).
Destinations
22
Airlines
8
Elevation ft
1,213/ 370m
Europe/Madrid
GMT+2
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SCQ
ICAO Code
LEST
City
Santiago
Country
Spain
Elevation
1,213 ft
Local Time
08:32 PM (GMT+2)
Coordinates
Latitude:42.8963°
Longitude:-8.4151°
Popular Routes from SCQ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGP | Malaga, Spain | 477 mi | 1h 24m | short-haul | 196 kg | View |
| BCN | Barcelona, Spain | 550 mi | 1h 32m | short-haul | 226 kg | View |
| LPA | Gran Canaria, Spain | 1,103 mi | 2h 45m | medium-haul | 277 kg | View |
| PMI | Palma de Mallorca, Spain | 625 mi | 1h 41m | short-haul | 256 kg | View |
| ACE | Arrecife, Spain | 1,004 mi | 2h 34m | medium-haul | 252 kg | View |
| BIO | Bilbao, Spain | 280 mi | 1h 2m | short-haul | 115 kg | View |
| BRU | Brussels, Belgium | 822 mi | 2h 3m | short-haul | 337 kg | View |
| CDG | Paris, France | 675 mi | 1h 47m | short-haul | 277 kg | View |
| MAD | Madrid, Spain | 302 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 124 kg | View |
| TFS | Tenerife, Spain | 1,121 mi | 2h 47m | medium-haul | 281 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SCQ
8 active airlines serving Santiago de Compostela Airport.
Aer Lingus
EIIreland
Air Europa
UXSpain
Formosa Airlines
VYTaiwan
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Ryanair
FRIreland
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
Vueling Airlines
VYSpain
easyJet
U2United Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Santiago de Compostela Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Coruña Airport | LCG | La Coruna | Spain | 45 km |
| Vigo Airport | VGO | Vigo | Spain | 76 km |
| Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport | OPO | Porto | Portugal | 184 km |
| Asturias Airport | OVD | Aviles | Spain | 207 km |
| Leon Airport | LEN | Leon | Spain | 229 km |
| Valladolid Airport | VLL | Valladolid | Spain | 322 km |
| Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) | LIS | Lisbon | Portugal | 461 km |
| Salamanca Airport | SLM | Salamanca | Spain | 324 km |
Other Airports in Spain
Alicante International Airport
ALCAlicante
Almería International Airport
LEIAlmeria
Lanzarote Airport
ACEArrecife
Asturias Airport
OVDAviles
Badajoz Airport
BJZBadajoz
Barcelona International Airport
BCNBarcelona
Bilbao Airport
BIOBilbao
Burgos Airport
RGSBurgos
Fuerteventura Airport
FUEFuerteventura
Girona Airport
GROGerona
Gran Canaria Airport
LPAGran Canaria
Federico Garcia Lorca Airport
GRXGranada
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 42° 53' 46.7" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 8° 24' 54.5" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 42.896301
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -8.415140
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 08:32 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 1,213 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 370 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Santiago de Compostela Airport?
The IATA code for Santiago de Compostela Airport is SCQ, and its ICAO code is LEST. The airport is located in Santiago, Spain.
How many destinations can you fly to from SCQ?
There are 22 direct destinations available from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) in Santiago, Spain.
What airlines fly from SCQ?
There are 8 airlines operating from SCQ, including Aer Lingus, Air Europa, Formosa Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Ryanair, and more.
What timezone is Santiago de Compostela Airport in?
Santiago de Compostela Airport is in the Europe/Madrid timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Santiago de Compostela Airport?
Santiago de Compostela Airport sits at an elevation of 1,213 feet (370 meters) above sea level.
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