Rota Naval Station Airport (ROZ)

Rota, ES 🇪🇸 Medium Airport

ICAO

LERT

IATA

ROZ

Elevation

86 ft

Region

ES-AN

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: LERT

Local Code: Not available

Location: 36.645199° N, -6.34946° E

Continent: EU

Type: Medium Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Traveler experiences at Rota Naval Station Airport (LERT (ROZ)) generally reflect its nature as a U.S. Navy-operated Air Mobility Command (AMC) terminal, primarily serving military personnel and their families. While sentiment is largely positive for those on official travel, unofficial travelers face significant restrictions regarding entry into the Schengen Area. The terminal offers a clean and comfortable environment with a focus on supporting its military community.

What Travelers Love

Clean and Comfortable Terminal: The Air Terminal is maintained to be a clean and comfortable waiting area for passengers.
USO Rota Facilities: The USO Rota, located in Terminal 1, provides a welcoming space with a relaxing lounge, internet café (with CAC access), free WiFi, worldwide phone calls, and a variety of refreshments (Coca-Cola products, coffee, water, snacks). It also includes a family room with a children's play space and nursing area.
Convenient On-Base Amenities: The airport terminal provides access to a NEX (Navy Exchange) rental car desk for easy vehicle pickup and drop-off. There are also various food options available, including KFC, Taco Bell, a Nathan's, and a 24-hour restaurant.
On-Base Shuttle Service: A no-fee shuttle bus service operates throughout the installation, making it convenient for U.S. ID cardholders to navigate the base.

Common Complaints

Strict Immigration for Unofficial Travelers: A major complaint is that Rota Naval Station Airport is *not* an approved port of entry for the Kingdom of Spain/EU for unofficial duty travelers (including Space-Available). This means passengers without official orders will not receive a Schengen immigration stamp and therefore lack the authority to leave the installation and enter the Schengen Area.
Unpredictable Space Available (Space-A) Travel: Space-A seats and flight schedules are subject to last-minute changes, requiring significant flexibility from travelers.
Passport Stamping Process: Unofficial travelers often face the inconvenience of having to visit a National Police Station off-base during limited hours (09:00-13:00, Mon-Fri) to get their passports stamped for legal entry into Spain.
Limited On-Base Lodging: On-base billeting is very limited, necessitating prior reservations for those on orders, or requiring searches for off-base accommodations.
Bureaucratic Hurdles: Some travelers have expressed general frustrations with military bureaucratic processes.

Overall, Rota Naval Station Airport serves as a functional and supportive gateway for its military community. While its amenities cater well to those authorized to use it, prospective unofficial travelers must be acutely aware of the strict immigration policies that limit their ability to explore Spain beyond the base.

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This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`10/28`	12106 ft	200 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
A/G	CW AOK	`672.15 MHz`
APP	SEVILLA APP	`120.8 MHz`
APP	APP	`128.5 MHz`
APP	APP	`264.7 MHz`
APP	APP	`279.0 MHz`
ATIS	ROTA INFORMATION	`267.6 MHz`
GCA	ROTA GCA	`123.3 MHz`
GCA	GCA	`134.1 MHz`
GND	GND	`130.7 MHz`
MISC	BASE OPS	`126.2 MHz`
TWR	ROTA TWR	`119.75 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`122.1 MHz`
TWR	HEL	`122.225 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`139.3 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`257.8 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`306.85 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`AOG`	Rota	TACAN	`108600 kHz`
`AOG`	Rota	NDB	`268 kHz`

Ground Transportation

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