Airport code
MLN — Melilla Airport
MLN is the IATA code for Melilla Airport, an airport serving Melilla, Spain. Its ICAO code is GEML, and it operates in the Europe/Madrid time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 35.2798, -2.9563 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 156 ft (48 m).
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About Melilla Airport
Melilla Airport is an airport located in Melilla, an exclave of Spain in Africa. The only airport in Spanish territory on the African coast, it serves the Spanish autonomous city of Melilla, in North Africa. The airport is located about 4 km (2.5 mi) southwest of the city, near the border with Morocco. It currently ranks twenty-ninth at national level in terms of passenger numbers. It has the capacity to move up to 500,000 passengers and the annual average of passengers is around 490,000. In 2024 it reached 507,957 passengers.
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Airport information
| IATA code | MLN |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | GEML |
| Airport name | Melilla Airport |
| City | Melilla |
| Country | Spain |
| Time zone | Europe/Madrid (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 35.2798 |
| Longitude | -2.9563 |
| Elevation | 156 ft (48 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 4,701 ft (1,433 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Melilla Airport?
The IATA code for Melilla Airport is MLN.
What is the ICAO code for Melilla Airport?
The ICAO code for Melilla Airport is GEML.
Where is MLN airport located?
Melilla Airport (MLN) is located in Melilla, Spain.
What time zone is MLN in?
Melilla Airport operates in the Europe/Madrid time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to MLN?
The nearest airport to Melilla Airport (MLN) is Nador International Airport (NDR) in Al Aaroui, about 33 km away.
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