Pilot Comments by Norm

Visited in March 2026. A few days prior to arrival I emailed Iberia handling (eascicops@iberia.es) to request the standard “Servicio de Acompañamiento en Plataforma.” They allocated a parking stand for three nights without issue. Of note, their reply email address was eascicops@southeu.com (South Europe Ground Services), different from what's in the AIP.

Total fees were €17 handling plus €83 for landing, ATS, parking, border control, and meteorological services.

All staff were very friendly and helpful.

The approach into LESO is very scenic, especially over Plage d’Hendaye and the harbour.

As mentioned in other PIREPs, GA aircraft must shut down and start up only in the designated area, and then tow your aircraft to/from your designated parking stand. So remember to bring your aircraft's tow bar! A friendly chap was there to help me on arrival. On departure I did myself, luckily my aircraft (DA40) isn't that heavy.

Very pleasant GA experience and great gateway for visiting San Sebastian.

Arrived early March 2026, and no wild boar on the runway this time to cause a diversion, unlike last autumn.

A large but quiet airport that is very GA friendly, making an excellent first stop when arriving from the UK (24 hour PPR for customs & immigration). Everybody is super friendly and helpful. Other than the price of fuel, no other airport fees.

Stayed at the recommended Relais Saint-Jacques hotel, less than 10 min. walk from the airfield. Large modern comfortable rooms and nice restaurant on site.