Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD/LEMD) is Spain’s principal international hub and supports scheduled, cargo, government and non-scheduled aviation. ASM coordinates MAD flight support through its 24/7 desk, aligning slots and applicable permissions, ground handling, parking, Jet A-1 fuel, CIQ, crew logistics and passenger or cargo requirements.
Information reviewed: 9 September 2026. Confirm the current national AIP, NOTAMs, airport procedures and supplier availability before operation.
MAD/LEMD operational facts
| Operational item | Planning reference |
|---|---|
| Airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
| IATA / ICAO | MAD / LEMD |
| Location | Madrid, Spain |
| Planning scope | Permissions, slots or PPR, handling, parking, fuel and crew support as applicable |
| Service confirmation | Required for the aircraft, schedule and ground time |
| Operational check | Current AIP, NOTAMs, authority approval, airport acceptance and supplier confirmation |
Why should MAD handling and parking be confirmed early?
As a major hub, Madrid can experience capacity pressure during traffic peaks and disruption. Coordinated times do not automatically confirm parking, handling equipment, fuel or passenger and cargo processing. Each service must be accepted for the aircraft and ground time.
ASM’s flight support team tracks regulatory, airport and supplier confirmations as one plan.
Permits, slots and schedule changes at MAD
Requirements depend on operator status, traffic rights, aircraft, route and purpose. Slots, PPR, landing permission and airport acceptance are separate controls. ASM coordinates applicable requests while authorities and the airport retain approval.
Review aircraft, routing or timing changes through ASM flight permit support before revising only the handler or passenger schedule.
Ground handling, parking and CIQ
Define ramp handling, passenger and crew processing, baggage, equipment, water and lavatory service, catering, transport and special assistance. Confirm capability for the aircraft and schedule.
Parking is not confirmed by a permit or slot. State whether the aircraft will turn, remain overnight or reposition. ASM coordinates ground handling with the accepted provider.
Jet A-1 fuel and turnaround planning
Send the registration, aircraft type, ETA and ETD, fuel grade, estimated quantity and release or billing instruction. Reconfirm the uplift when the route, payload or schedule changes.
ASM’s aviation fuel services coordinate supplier acceptance and delivery timing. General availability is not an uplift confirmation.
Hot-weather and turnaround planning
High temperatures can affect aircraft performance, payload and fuel planning. The operator and crew must use approved aircraft data for the actual conditions, while the ground plan protects equipment, fuel and departure timing.
Crew logistics and disruption planning
Plan accommodation, transport and reporting time around crew duty and the confirmed airport arrangement. A revised movement can require permits, slots, parking, fuel and local services to be reconfirmed.
What information should operators send ASM?
Provide the operator, aircraft type and registration, MTOW, routing, ETA and ETD in UTC, flight purpose, passenger and crew totals, ground time, fuel uplift, handling scope, parking requirement and any cargo or special-service details.
Frequently asked questions
Does MAD require a landing permit?
Requirements depend on the operator, aircraft, route, traffic rights and purpose. ASM reviews the movement and coordinates applicable submissions.
Are slots, PPR or airport acceptance required at MAD?
The applicable controls can change by operation type and traffic period. Confirm the current AIP, NOTAMs and airport instructions.
Is Jet A-1 available at MAD?
Jet A-1 is normally available, but quantity, supplier acceptance, delivery timing and the fuel release must be confirmed.
Can ASM coordinate ground handling at MAD?
Yes. ASM can coordinate the appointed provider for accepted ramp, passenger, crew, equipment, catering and transport requirements.
Can aircraft parking be guaranteed?
No. Parking remains subject to airport and handler confirmation for the aircraft, schedule and ground time.
How early should a MAD request be submitted?
Submit as early as practical. Minimum regulatory notice does not guarantee slots, parking, handling, fuel or special services.
Can a confirmed slot guarantee aircraft parking at MAD?
No. Slots, parking and handling are separate confirmations. Provide the aircraft dimensions and ground time so parking can be assessed.
Request flight support at MAD
ASM has supported international aviation operations since 1998 and coordinates MAD flight support through its 24/7 desk.
Email: sales@asm.aero
Telephone: +971 4 409 7755
Permits, slots, airport acceptance, parking, fuel and handling remain subject to the relevant authorities and suppliers for the individual movement.
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