Valencia/Manises Airport (LEVC)

Handling and slot are mandatory for all GA flights. Several handling agents operate, including General Aviation Service (valencia@generalaviation.es), Swissport Executive (vlc.executive@swissport.com, +34 961 598 689, +34 619 229 412), and Euraservices. Handling quality is consistently rated highly, with efficient slot coordination and English-speaking staff. Slots are required but some flexibility exists; coordination is typically by email. IFR and VFR arrivals are straightforward, with ATC integrating GA smoothly into commercial traffic. STARs and SIDs are used for IFR; expect highspeed approaches and full SID compliance on departure.

Fees for airport, handling, slot, security, and parking typically range from about €200 to €330 for a 3–4 day stay. Example: total charges about €210–€320 for three nights including all services. Fees are higher than average but considered reasonable for the service level at a major airport.

Fuel (Jet A1 and Avgas) is available via truck or at the pump; payment by BP/AirBP card is accepted. For Avgas, a VAT or tax number is often required to refuel; non-Spanish pilots may use a passport number in some cases. Refueling can occasionally be delayed due to paperwork or logistics.

The GA terminal has its own security and lounge with refreshments. Parking is ample, including for longer stays. Transfers between parking and terminal are handled by shuttle or bus arranged by the handler; expect a drive of up to 5 km around the airport perimeter.

Taxis to the city center cost about €30–€35; metro access is adjacent to the terminal. Customs and immigration procedures are handled efficiently but may require additional steps for non-Schengen departures.

Overall, Valencia (LEVC) offers professional service for non-commercial GA with mandatory handling and slot requirements, higher but transparent fees, good facilities, and reliable ground transport options. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.

Information from ourairports.com:

• 2014-03-31: Handling required; Example charges from ExecuJet for a Cessna 310 (21 Mar 2014): Handling €83.43 +21% VAT; Communications €21 +21% VAT; Landing €81.86; Weight-based airport tax €14.60 +21% VAT; Disbursement fee €9.65 +21% VAT; FBO
• 2017-08-02: Handling is mandatory at Valencia; Example charges with Swissport Executive for a PA31 (MTOW 2.9 t): handling €90 + 21% VAT and landing fees €38.21; author reports no communication/FBO/disbursement fee.

Source: ourairports.com (one-time import)