Jerez Airport

Updated 2026-05-20

Jerez Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto de Jerez), also known as La Parra Airport, is a public airport serving the city of Jerez de la Frontera in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. The airport is identified by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) code XRY and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) code LESJ. It is operated by Aena, the Spanish airport authority.

Overview

Jerez Airport is situated approximately 9 km (5 mi) north of the city centre of Jerez de la Frontera, near the town of La Parra. The airport primarily handles domestic and seasonal international flights, with a focus on charter services connecting the region to various European destinations, particularly in the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, and northern Europe. Commercial scheduled services also operate to major Spanish hubs such as Madrid and Barcelona.

Facilities

The airport comprises a single passenger terminal building that provides check‑in counters, security screening, baggage reclaim, retail outlets, and basic passenger services. Ground handling and aircraft servicing are provided by contracted operators under the supervision of Aena.

Runway

Runway designation: 09/27
Length: 2,640 m (8,661 ft)
Surface: Asphalt

The runway length accommodates narrow‑body aircraft such as the Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737 series, which are commonly used on the airport’s scheduled and charter flights.

Airlines and Destinations

Airlines operating regular scheduled services from Jerez Airport include:

Iberia Regional – Madrid (Barajas)
Vueling – Barcelona (El Prat)

Charter and seasonal operators frequently serve the airport, offering flights to various leisure destinations across Europe, especially during the summer tourism period. Service patterns vary from year to year based on airline scheduling and market demand.

History

The site originally functioned as a military airfield before being converted for civil use. The current civilian airport infrastructure was officially inaugurated in the mid‑1990s, designed to support the growing tourism sector in the Jerez region, renowned for its sherry production, equestrian culture, and historic heritage. Since its opening, the airport has undergone incremental upgrades to its terminal facilities and runway improvements to comply with European aviation standards.

Traffic Statistics

Passenger traffic at Jerez Airport is characterized by seasonal peaks corresponding with the European summer holiday period. In recent reporting periods, the airport has handled several hundred thousand passengers annually, with the majority of traffic attributable to charter operations. Exact annual passenger figures are published by Aena in its statistical bulletins.

Ground Transportation

The airport is accessible by road via the A‑4 highway. Public transport options include:

Bus services linking the airport with the Jerez city centre and surrounding municipalities.
Taxi and ride‑hailing services operating on a on‑demand basis.
Car‑rental agencies located within the terminal building.

Parking facilities are available for short‑term and long‑term vehicle storage.

References

Information in this entry is derived from publicly available data provided by Aena, the Spanish aviation authority, and standard aviation reference sources.