Large airport · Bilbao, Spain
Bilbao Airport
It is the largest airport in the Basque Country and northern Spain, with 6,336,441 passengers in 2023. Its IATA code is BIO. Its ICAO code is LEBB. It has 2 runways, longest 8,530 ft (ASP). Elevation 138 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Bilbao, Spain |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BIO |
| ICAO code | LEBB |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 8,530 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 138 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 43.3011° N, 2.9106° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Bilbao Airport is known for
It is the largest airport in the Basque Country and northern Spain, with 6,336,441 passengers in 2023.
History
It is famous for its new main terminal, which opened in 2000, designed by Santiago Calatrava.
Official website: https://www.aena.es/en/bilbao.html — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Bilbao Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao · Spain · 2.5 miles away
- Burgos Cathedral · Spain · 77.6 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Bilbao Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Gorbea Natural Park · Spain · 19.0 miles away
- Aizkorri-Aratz Natural Park · Spain · 28.7 miles away
- Picos de Europa National Park · Spain · 97.3 miles away
- Cañón del Río Lobos Natural Park · Spain · 104.9 miles away
- Bardenas Reales · Spain · 105.0 miles away
- Redes Natural Park · Spain · 124.5 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
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56.4 miles awayLogroño-Agoncillo Airport
65.2 miles awayBiarritz Pays Basque airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bilbao Airport?
It is the largest airport in the Basque Country and northern Spain, with 6,336,441 passengers in 2023.
What is the airport code for Bilbao Airport?
Bilbao Airport — its IATA code is BIO and its ICAO code is LEBB.
Where is Bilbao Airport located?
Bilbao Airport serves Bilbao, Spain. Its coordinates are 43.3011° N, 2.9106° W.
What is the history of Bilbao Airport?
It is famous for its new main terminal, which opened in 2000, designed by Santiago Calatrava.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4001
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilbao_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.