Real Aeroclub de Malaga

Real Aeroclub de Malaga has served aviation since 1931. The organization owns and operates the Aerodromo de La Axarquia. This airport is also called Leoni Benabu Airfield. It is a private Spanish airfield. It sits in the municipality of Velez-Malaga. This is in the province of Malaga in southern Spain. The location places the club in the heart of the Costa del Sol. This location makes it important for air activity in the region.

The airfield takes its name from Leoni Benabu. He was an aerial sportsman who died in 1993. He was a member of the Real Aeroclub de Malaga. He was also a member of the Real Aero Club de Spain. The club chose the name to honor his memory and service. His work left a strong mark on the local aviation community.

The Aerodromo de La Axarquia serves as a hub for civil aviation. The club runs the site as a training center for pilots. It welcomes people who want to learn to fly. It also supports tourist flights. Business flights use the airport as well. The facility has modern infrastructure. It includes aviation support services. It has maintenance facilities. It also has a long runway.

Real Aeroclub de Malaga hosts many aviation events each year. These events are open to the public. They draw aviation enthusiasts from across the region. Events include the Aguacate Model Airshow. The club also organizes the Festival Aereo de Torre del Mar. Other gatherings include the Dia de la Patrona celebration. The club holds the Tomas Suaves contest too. These activities build a strong community around the airfield. They also promote aviation culture in the area.

The club continues to invest in its fleet. In 2026 it added a new Piper Archer III to its sports fleet. This purchase expands its training and leisure capacity. In 2024 the town hall of Moclinejo awarded the club the Premio Moscatel. The club serves as a cultural and sports reference point in Spanish aviation. It combines tradition with modern operations. It welcomes both members and visitors who share a passion for flight.

Services

• Pilot training
• Tourist flights
• Business flights
• Aircraft maintenance
• Aviation support services
• Civil aviation services
• Aviation events