Armilla Air Base

LEGA

Armilla, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

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
Recent 35 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
4 kt
310°
8 km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LEGA 041000Z 31004KT 220V330 8000 FEW070 FEW080TCU BKN100 12/06 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,297 ft
FEW 7,000 ft AGL
FEW 8,000 ft AGL (TCU)
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,297 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,297 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,297 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LEGA 040500Z 0406/0506 VRB03KT 9999 FEW060 TX16/0415Z TN07/0407Z PROB40 TEMPO 0406/0421 4000 SHRA TSRA BKN012 FEW030CB TEMPO 0414/0417 VRB13KT PROB40 TEMPO 0504/0506 4000 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z TEMPO
+4h
VFR VRB 13 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EGA
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
4,265 ft 98 ft ASP 181°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LEGA

2,052 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.6%
MVFR
8.8%
IFR
2.5%
LIFR
1.1%

Armilla Air Base enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.5%
NE
3.8%
E
4.7%
SE
5.9%
S
31.2%
SW
7.3%
W
11.7%
NW
20.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.1°C
Range: -5°C to 36°C
-5°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,052 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Armilla Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LEGA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,297 ft MSL

Location

City: Armilla
Country: ES
Latitude: 37.133202°
Longitude: -3.635690°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 4,265 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Armilla Air Base

Armilla Air Base 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.

Overview

Armilla Air Base (LEGA) is a medium airport located in Armilla, Spain, situated at an elevation of 2,297 feet MSL. The airport features a single asphalt runway (18/36) measuring 4,265 feet in length, serving the aviation needs of the local region near Granada.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Armilla Air Base are predominantly VFR, with 92.8% of observations showing favorable visual flight conditions. The airport experiences a moderate temperature range from -5°C to 36°C, with an average of 13.6°C. September, October, and November offer the most consistent VFR flying weather, with minimal meteorological challenges.

Notable Features

The airport's wind patterns are characterized by a prevailing southerly wind (180°) at an average of 5.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 18 knots. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (fog occurs in only 4.2% of observations). The terrain surrounding the airport contributes to relatively stable flying conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 2.4 knots. Pilots can expect consistent wind conditions that support comfortable approaches and departures, with calm conditions occurring approximately 1% of the time.

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

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.