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LEST
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport · Santiago de Compostela
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,213 ft / 370 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.75 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 10,499 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (LEST), located in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,213 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport
ICAO / IATA
LEST / SCQ
Municipality
Santiago de Compostela
Country
Region
ES-GA — Galicia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
1,213 ft
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External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 17 / 35
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,499 ft / 3,200 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 166° / 346°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 166° / 346°
RWY 17 (166°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: ISC | CRS: 172°
RWY 35 (346°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
118.20 MHz
GND GND
121.70 MHz
TWR TWR
118.75 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026