Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport

LEAL / ALC

Alicante, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
14:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
7 kt
20°
7 km
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LEAL 041430Z 02007KT 340V070 7000 BKN035 21/10 Q1012 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 142 ft
BKN 3,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,642 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (142 ft)
Pressure Alt
180 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 934 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LEAL 041100Z 0412/0512 05009KT 9999 FEW020 TX21/0412Z TN10/0507Z PROB40 TEMPO 0412/0419 07018G28KT BECMG 0418/0421 03006KT TEMPO 0420/0512 4000 RA SHRA FEW030TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0422/0506 3000 TSRA FEW030CB PROB40 TEMPO 0506/0512 3000 TSRA SCT020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 30° 6 kt
20:00Z TEMPO
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Rain, Showers Rain
22:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+8h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EAL
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
9,842 ft 148 ft ASP 99°
1.2 kt 6.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LEAL

7,793 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.4%
MVFR
3.8%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.2%

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 4.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.5%
NE
6.9%
E
12.4%
SE
1.4%
S
7.1%
SW
12.1%
W
31.7%
NW
16.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 17°C
Range: 3°C to 35°C
3°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

November September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,793 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LEAL
IATA Code: ALC
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 142 ft MSL

Location

City: Alicante
Country: ES
Latitude: 38.282200°
Longitude: -0.558156°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 9,842 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport

Overview

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport serves the coastal region of southeastern Spain, located near the city of Alicante in the Valencia Community. As a large airport situated at 142 ft mean sea level, it provides critical air transportation infrastructure for the Costa Blanca region, supporting both commercial passenger and cargo operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's Mediterranean coastal location generates predictable weather patterns characterized by mild temperatures and generally stable conditions. Elevation at 142 ft MSL indicates minimal terrain challenges, with generally good visibility and moderate wind conditions typical of coastal southeastern Spain.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (10/28) measures 9,842 feet in length, constructed with asphalt surface, capable of supporting large commercial aircraft operations. Its geographic coordinates at 38.282200, -0.558156 place it in a relatively flat coastal terrain with minimal surrounding elevation variations that could impact approach/departure procedures.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28's substantial length of 9,842 feet provides flexibility for most aircraft types, with orientation allowing potential wind-aligned approaches from east or west. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind conditions typical of coastal Mediterranean environments, maintaining standard terrain and wind awareness during arrival and departure phases.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.