MadridBarajas

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, commonly known as Madrid-Barajas, is the main international airport serving Madrid, Spain. It is located in the Barajas district northeast of the city center and acts as the principal international gateway to Madrid. The airport is owned and operated by Aena, the Spanish airport authority. Its IATA code is MAD and its ICAO code LEMD.

The facility comprises four passenger terminals: T1, T2, T3, and T4, with a satellite terminal, T4S, connected to Terminal 4. The terminals are linked by walkways and an automated people mover to facilitate transfers. The airport serves a wide range of international and domestic routes, with Iberia operating its main hub from Madrid-Barajas and other carriers using the facility as a major international hub; Air Europa and several other airlines also operate schedules to and from Madrid.

History and naming: Madrid-Barajas originated as a military airfield and grew into Spain’s principal international airport. In 2014 the airport was renamed Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, in honor of the former Spanish prime minister.

Transportation links: The airport is connected to central Madrid by rail, including Madrid Metro and Cercanías services, as well as numerous bus routes and road connections. It has extensive passenger facilities, shops, lounges, and services to accommodate international travel.

Statistics: It is one of Europe’s busiest airports by passenger traffic and serves as the primary hub for Iberia and a major gateway for other international carriers.