BIO Airport (Bilbao Airport) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

Seven million passengers, barely 1,200 tonnes of freight: the ratio at Bilbao Airport (BIO/LEBB) leaves no doubt that this is a passenger gateway with an air-cargo sideline. The Aena-operated airport at Loiu, some ten kilometres north of the Basque city, set a new passenger high of 7,062,681 in 2025, its third consecutive best year, while tonnage grew by roughly a quarter from a very small base. Cargo travels as belly capacity on Iberia, Vueling, Ryanair, easyJet and Lufthansa services; there are no freighter operations and no wholesale cargo terminal, though DHL Express maintains a facility on site for courier and express traffic. Basque exporters of machine tools, automotive components and wind-energy equipment therefore tender their air freight through Vitoria (VIT), about 65 kilometres south, which handled 70,490 tonnes in 2024 and hosts the DHL Express centre for south-western Europe. Madrid-Barajas (MAD) is the alternative when intercontinental freighter capacity or a wide destination network is required. Heavy and oversized consignments stay with the Port of Bilbao, one of Spain's largest, well connected by motorway to France and the Spanish interior. A terminal extension pledged by the Spanish government in September 2025 and due to start in 2027 will add five air bridges and widen the building, but is aimed at passengers rather than freight.

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What is the IATA code of Bilbao Airport?▼

The IATA code of Bilbao Airport is BIO. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Bilbao Airport located?▼

Bilbao Airport is located in Bilbao, ES.

What is the ICAO code of Bilbao Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Bilbao Airport is LEBB. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Bilbao Airport?▼

Bilbao Airport is at an elevation of 42 meters (138 ft) above sea level.

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