El Castaño Airfield

LECT

Luciana, ES

Last Updated
Jun 7, 14:00Z

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Currently using: LEBA
Weather Source: Córdoba Airport (LEBA)
Distance: 74nm / 136km from LECT

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
35°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
5 kt
250°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LEBA 071400Z 25005KT CAVOK 35/14 Q1017

Weather Briefing

VFR

El Castaño Airfield is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 5 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 35°C (95°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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 LEBA 070800Z 0709/0809 VRB03KT CAVOK TX37/0715Z TN16/0806Z BECMG 0716/0718 22010KT BECMG 0802/0804 VRB03KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km
16:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 220° 10 kt
02:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR VRB 3 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ECT
12
30 ✈️
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
3,200 ft 82 ft ASP 114°
3.2 kt 3.8 kt
50° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
5,036 ft 98 ft ASP 133°
1.7 kt 4.7 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

El Castaño Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LECT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,116 ft MSL

Location

City: Luciana
Country: ES
Latitude: 39.013604°
Longitude: -4.387141°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 3,200 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,036 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About El Castaño Airfield

El Castaño Airfield (LECT) is located in Luciana, ES at an elevation of 2,116 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (12/30, 14/32), with the longest at 5,036 feet.

Airport Overview

El Castaño Airfield serves Luciana in ES. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 2 runways (12/30, 14/32) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 5,036 feet, accommodating most general aviation and regional aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from LECT, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.