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Asturias Airport

Ranón, Spain
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Destinations
LEAS
ICAO
416 ft
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Gateway to Asturias on Spain's scenic northern coast.

Opened
1967
Location
Ranón, Spain
Asturias Airport (OVD/LEAS) is the principal commercial airport serving the Principality of Asturias in northern Spain. It is located near the small municipality of Ranón, approximately 40 kilometres west of the regional capital Oviedo and roughly 35 kilometres from Gijón. The airport handles both domestic and international traffic, connecting Asturias with major Spanish cities as well as seasonal European destinations. It plays an important role in supporting the region's tourism industry, particularly for visitors drawn to the Picos de Europa mountains and the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage routes. While relatively modest in size compared to Spain's major hubs, the airport has undergone infrastructure improvements over the years to accommodate growing passenger demand. Annual passenger volumes typically range in the low millions.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal that handles both domestic and international departures and arrivals.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to Oviedo and Gijón is available via bus services operated by ALSA, with taxi and car rental options also available at the terminal.
Airlines here
Iberia and its regional affiliate Iberia Regional (Air Nostrum) are the primary carriers, alongside Vueling and occasional Ryanair and seasonal charter services.
Notable facts
  • ›Located approximately 40 km west of Oviedo, the Asturian capital.
  • ›Serves as a key access point for the Camino Primitivo, one of the oldest Camino de Santiago routes.
  • ›The airport's runway is oriented to handle Atlantic coastal weather conditions common in northern Spain.
  • ›Asturias is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities and the airport is its only commercial airport.
  • ›AENA (Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea) manages the airport as part of its national network.
Official website Wikipedia
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Route map (10 destinations)

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Routes

OVD → BCNIB · 320
OVD → SVQIB · 320
OVD → AGPIB · 320
OVD → VLCIB · CRK CR9
OVD → CDGIB · 320
OVD → MADIB · 319 320
OVD → PMIIB · CR9 CRK
OVD → STNU2 · 319
OVD → MADUX · ATR
OVD → PMIV7 · 717
OVD → ACEUX · 332
OVD → TFSUX · 738
OVD → VLCV7 · 717
OVD → AGPVY · 320
OVD → CDGVY · 320
OVD → SVQVY · 320
OVD → BCNVY · 320
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City & Place Guide

Quiet Asturian village where green hills meet the sea.

Ranón is a small rural village in the municipality of El Franco, on the western coast of Asturias in northern Spain. Surrounded by lush green meadows, rolling hills, and dramatic cliffs along the Cantabrian Sea, it offers an authentic slice of rural Asturian life largely untouched by mass tourism.

The village sits near the coast and is a short drive from the broad, windswept Playa de Cueva, one of the region's most striking and uncrowded beaches. Visitors come for the peace, the scenery, and the chance to experience the slow rhythms of traditional Asturian countryside living.

Ranón is ideal for travelers seeking a quiet retreat, coastal walks, and genuine connection with northern Spain's Celtic-influenced heritage, including its stone architecture, cider culture, and green pastoral landscapes.

  • •Playa de Cueva — vast, wild beach with impressive dunes and Atlantic surf.
  • •Coastal cliffs near El Franco — dramatic views over the Cantabrian Sea.
  • •El Franco town center — charming nearby hub with traditional Asturian architecture.
  • •Rural green valleys — scenic hiking and cycling through pastoral countryside.
  • •Local cider houses (sidrerías) — authentic spots to try Asturian pouring tradition.
  • •Nearby Castropol estuary — scenic tidal estuary worth a short drive.

Getting around: Ranón has no train station; the nearest rail access is via FEVE or Renfe connections at Vegadeo or Navia. ALSA buses connect the broader El Franco area to nearby towns, though service is infrequent and a car is strongly recommended for exploring the village and coast. Taxis can be arranged from larger nearby towns, and rideshare apps have limited availability in this rural area.

Best time: Late spring through early autumn (May to September) offers the mildest weather and the best conditions for coastal walks and beach visits, though Asturias is green year-round thanks to regular rainfall.

Local food: Try fabada asturiana (a rich bean and pork stew), fresh seafood from the Cantabrian coast, local cheeses like Afuega'l Pitu, and pair everything with a traditional glass of naturally fermented Asturian sidra (cider).

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Asturias Airport
Encyclopaedia

Asturias Airport is the only international airport of Asturias, Spain, in Castrillón. Traffic consists primarily of scheduled domestic flights and some seasonal scheduled international flights. In 2024, the airport handled 1,993,256 passengers and managed 15,465 operations. The airport is located in Anzu, parish of Santiago del Monte, municipality of Castrillón, 15 km from Avilés, 40 km from Gijón and 47 km from the regional capital, Oviedo.

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