Almería Airport

LEAM / LEI

Almería, ES

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
21:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
1 kt
80°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LEAM 222130Z AUTO 08001KT CAVOK 18/16 Q1013

Weather Briefing

VFR

Almería Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (80°) at 1 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Winds are forecast to reach up to 24 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 5 to 24 knots. There is a 30% probability of VFR conditions between 08:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LEAM 221700Z 2218/2318 15005KT CAVOK TX26/2314Z TN16/2306Z BECMG 2303/2305 08016KT PROB30 TEMPO 2308/2318 08024G34KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
03:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 80° 16 kt
08:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+11h
VFR 80° 24 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EAM
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
10,499 ft 148 ft ASP 73°
1.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LEAM

10,026 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.8%
MVFR
2.5%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
0.2%

Almería Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 33°C with an average of 17.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 2.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.6%
NE
11.7%
E
12%
SE
1.7%
S
8.2%
SW
18%
W
12.8%
NW
12.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.1°C
Range: 6°C to 33°C
6°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

April September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 10,026 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Almería Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LEAM
IATA Code: LEI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 70 ft MSL

Location

City: Almería
Country: ES
Latitude: 36.843899°
Longitude: -2.370100°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 10,499 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Almería Airport

Overview

Almería Airport serves the southeastern Spanish province of Almería, located in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Situated at 70 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and connects the coastal area to other Spanish and international destinations.

Flying Conditions

With 97.4% of observations reporting VFR conditions, Almería offers exceptionally consistent flying weather. The airport experiences prevailing northerly winds averaging 8.4 knots, with temperatures ranging from 6°C to 33°C and an average of 18°C. September, October, and November represent the most favorable months for visual flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 08/26 spans 10,499 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types. The airport benefits from remarkably stable visibility conditions, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility, experiencing fog in only 0.8% of observations. Calm wind conditions occur in just 1.8% of recorded periods.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 offers highly consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of only 5.1 knots. Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions, with maximum recorded wind speeds of 29 knots and consistently clear meteorological environments that support safe visual and instrument flight operations.

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.