Private jets at Barcelona-El Prat (LEBL)
Barcelona-El Prat is a summer airport. April to July carried 46% of its 3,683 private jet arrivals in the 12 months to July 2026, and June was 2.6 times as busy as August. 1,192 different aircraft flew in, and the most common type was the Cessna Citation XLS.
Data through 29 Aug 2026.
Private jet traffic at Barcelona-El Prat, month by month
June was the busiest month, with 486 arrivals, and August the quietest, with 185.
Arrivals by month
Aug 2025 – Jul 2026Arrivals by day of the week
Sunday · 16%Sunday carried 16% of the week’s arrivals. Days in UTC.
Arrivals, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026: the side our tracking records most completely. Departures, routes and emissions are added once our departure records are complete. Every count is a minimum: flights the receivers missed aren’t in it.
The private jets that use Barcelona-El Prat
Large-cabin jets made 42% of arrivals; the single most common type was the Cessna Citation XLS, with 8%.
By size class
Share of arrivalsMost common types
Share of arrivals| Type | Share |
|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS | 8% |
| Cessna Citation Latitude | 8% |
| Embraer Phenom 300 | 7% |
| Cessna Citation CJ2 | 6% |
| Bombardier Challenger 350 | 6% |
| Dassault Falcon 2000 | 5% |
| Bombardier Global 6000/6500 | 5% |
| Pilatus PC-24 | 5% |
| Cessna Citation CJ4 | 4% |
| Embraer Legacy 600/650 | 4% |
The jets that use Barcelona-El Prat most
Visits to 22 Aug 2026| # | Aircraft | Type | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EC-NBS | Cessna Citation Latitude | 117 |
| 2 | EC-NQS | Cessna Citation CJ4 | 87 |
| 3 | CS-DHX | Bombardier Learjet 40 | 68 |
| 4 | EC-LGV | Dassault Falcon 2000 | 60 |
| 5 | EC-OMU | Cessna Citation CJ4 | 55 |
| 6 | EC-OET | Bombardier Global 7500 | 34 |
| 7 | EC-OBZ | Gulfstream G650 | 32 |
| 8 | D-IJLJ | Cessna CitationJet | 28 |
| 9 | D-IFRT | Cessna Citation CJ2 | 22 |
| 10 | EC-MLA | Dassault Falcon 2000 | 20 |
Named aircraft are shown a week behind the other figures, with their visit count only. We leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to, and grades are on each aircraft’s own page.
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Flying privately into Barcelona-El Prat
Barcelona-El Prat’s longest runway is 3,353 meters, against 810 at Calaf-Sallavinera, 66 km away.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 3,353 m | 60 m | ASP |
| 06R/24L | 2,660 m | 60 m | ASP |
| 02/20 | 2,530 m | 45 m | ASP |
Nearest alternative: Calaf-Sallavinera (LECF)
66 km away| Measure | Barcelona-El Prat (LEBL) | Calaf-Sallavinera (LECF) |
|---|---|---|
| Longest runway | 3,353 m | 810 m |
Runways from the airport database; distances measured from the airport reference point. Check runway limits and slots with your operator.
Private jets at Barcelona-El Prat: questions
How many private jets fly into Barcelona-El Prat?
We tracked 3,683 private jet arrivals at Barcelona-El Prat in the 12 months to July 2026, about 10 a day, from 1,192 different aircraft.
What is the busiest month for private jets at Barcelona-El Prat?
June, with 486 arrivals. August was the quietest, with 185. April to July carried 46% of the year.
Which private jets use Barcelona-El Prat most?
The most common type was the Cessna Citation XLS, with 8% of arrivals. Large-cabin jets made 42% in all.
What is the nearest alternative to Barcelona-El Prat for a private jet?
Calaf-Sallavinera (LECF), 66 km away, with a 810 meter runway against 3,353 here.
Do you publish who flies in?
No. We name aircraft by registration, with a visit count, a week behind. We never name owners, operators or passengers, and we leave out aircraft whose owners asked us to.
Cite this data
The Aircraft Ledger. “Private jets at Barcelona-El Prat (LEBL).” Data through 29 Aug 2026. theaircraftledger.com/airports/spain/barcelona-el-prat
Method: private jet arrivals at LEBL from ADS-B tracking, Aug 2025 – Jul 2026. Airliners, helicopters and piston aircraft excluded. Named aircraft a week behind. Every count is a minimum. About our data