Badajoz Airport – BJZ Badajoz
Badajoz Airport, also known as Talavera la Real Air Base, is a military and public type airport that is situated 8.1 miles from east of Badajoz, Spain. The airport has an IATA code of BJZ and serves the cities of Badajoz and Merida. BJZ Airport is currently being served by Iberia Regional Airlines that provides regular flight schedules to Barcelona and Madrid as well as seasonal flight schedules to Tenerife-North. The airport has an elevation of 608 feet.
Best Time to Visit
Badajoz Airport has one runway around 9,357 feet in length. It is currently being shared with the Spanish Air Force as well as the airport's control tower. Due to the airport being a military base at the same time, it has a high light intensity as part of its security features. The airport is not open for 24 hours. BJZ Airport is open every Saturday from 0630H until 1800H and Wednesdays from 0730H until 1900H. Passengers that are planning to travel to Merida should check out the flight detail schedule prior to arranging local transportation for convenience.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are no onsite hotels that serve Badajoz Airport. Instead, travelers can check-in at NH Gran Hotel Casino Extremadura, a 5-star luxury hotel that overlooks Guadiana River or at Sercotel Gran Hotel Zurbaran, another luxury hotel situated near the town center. Both hotels will take less than 25-minutes to travel from the airport. These hotels are also strategically located where most sightseeing and recreational activities take place.