Private Jet from Palma

Base of Operations at Son San Joan

Palma Airport (LEPA / PMI) is the sole commercial and general aviation airport serving Mallorca, located 9 km east of the city centre. The GA apron is separated from the main terminal complex, with dedicated handling facilities managing the significant volume of business aviation that defines the airport's summer profile. TAG Aviation and Jet Center Palma both maintain active operations on field, providing ramp handling, customs coordination, and crew facilities. Pre-clearance and advance permissions are strongly advised during peak season (June–September) due to apron congestion and limited parking stands. Fuel availability is consistent year-round, and international customs are available throughout operational hours with CBP coordination by prior arrangement for non-Schengen arrivals.

Palma is a Spain network hub for Balearic Island operations and is frequently used alongside Barcelona El Prat as a paired departure point for clients combining mainland Spain visits with island itineraries.

Runway & Performance

Runway 06L/24R at LEPA stretches 3,270 metres, providing full performance margin for large-cabin jets at sea-level density altitude. Heavy and ultra-long-range aircraft — including the Bombardier Global series and Gulfstream G650 — operate without payload compromise under standard summer conditions. The parallel runway 06R/24L (2,690 m) handles the overflow during peak slot windows. Instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV) are available on both runways, and night operations are fully supported with no noise curfew currently in force, though environmental monitoring is active and mandatory noise abatement procedures apply on departure. MTOW restrictions do not apply to typical charter aircraft types.

Network & Routing Strategy

From Palma, the dominant charter routes connect to Paris Le Bourget, London Farnborough, Geneva, and Frankfurt — reflecting the core demographics of inbound leisure and business traffic. Positioning flights to Ibiza and Menorca are operationally straightforward at 20–40 minutes block time. Transatlantic routing via Palma is uncommon but feasible with tech stop planning at Dublin or Reykjavik for ultra-long-range missions heading westbound. Winter months offer significantly shorter lead times and reduced slot pressure, making Palma an efficient stopover for Mediterranean basin repositioning circuits.