Base Aérea de Colmenar Viejo

LECV

Colmenar Viejo, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:30Z

Military Airport

Restricted

Base aérea del Ejército del Aire. El acceso civil está restringido.

Access Notes:

Military bases generally closed to civil traffic

Consult official AIP (Spain AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
11:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
15 kt
70°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LECV 041130Z 07015KT CAVOK 12/05 Q1017

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LECV 040500Z 0406/0506 05010KT 9999 FEW050 TX16/0415Z TN07/0407Z PROB40 TEMPO 0406/0414 04015G25KT PROB40 TEMPO 0416/0424 04015G25KT 3000 SHRA SCT050TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0416/0424 TSRA FEW055CB BECMG 0420/0422 VRB04KT PROB40 TEMPO 0500/0506 3000 DZRA BR BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
16:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+5h
IFR 40° 15 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Showers Rain
16:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Thunderstorm Rain
20:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR VRB 4 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ECV
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
1,361 ft 82 ft
11.5 kt 9.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LECV

3,923 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.6%
MVFR
11.6%
IFR
4.1%
LIFR
13.8%

Base Aérea de Colmenar Viejo typically experiences VFR conditions 70.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 12.5% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 12.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.4%
NE
7.2%
E
8.8%
SE
6.9%
S
19.5%
SW
21.6%
W
15.2%
NW
2.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.8°C
Range: -3°C to 32°C
-3°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 12.5%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,923 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Base Aérea de Colmenar Viejo - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LECV
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,264 ft MSL

Location

City: Colmenar Viejo
Country: ES
Latitude: 40.697296°
Longitude: -3.763255°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 1,361 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface:
ILS: No

About Base Aérea de Colmenar Viejo

Base Aérea de Colmenar Viejo is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the ES AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Base Aérea de Colmenar Viejo (LECV) is located in Colmenar Viejo, ES at an elevation of 3,264 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 1,361 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 3,923 weather observations shows LECV maintains VFR conditions 70.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 11.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 17.9% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 12.5% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LECV come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 7.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -3°C (27°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 10.8°C (51°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.94 to 10.15 inHg (337-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,923 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). 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.