Girona-Costa Brava Airport

LEGE / GRO

Girona, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
19:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
8 kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
2,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LEGE 041930Z 03008KT 350V060 9999 OVC022 14/10 Q1021 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 468 ft
OVC 2,200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,668 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (468 ft)
Pressure Alt
236 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 228 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LEGE 041700Z 0418/0518 02010KT 9999 FEW015 BKN020 TX15/0513Z TN12/0506Z PROB30 TEMPO 0418/0506 4000 DZRA BKN010 TEMPO 0506/0518 3000 RA SHRA BKN006 SCT020TCU PROB40 TEMPO 0510/0515 3000 TSRA SCT020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:44Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 20° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
06:00Z TEMPO
+11h
LIFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 600 ft
Rain, Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EGE
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 14°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LEGE

7,842 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.2%
MVFR
13.7%
IFR
3.3%
LIFR
2.8%

Girona-Costa Brava Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 22.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.8%
NE
12.7%
E
4.6%
SE
4.3%
S
17.3%
SW
10.2%
W
7.2%
NW
4.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.7°C
Range: -7°C to 28°C
-7°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.9%

Best Months for VFR

November October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,842 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Girona-Costa Brava Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LEGE
IATA Code: GRO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 468 ft MSL

Location

City: Girona
Country: ES
Latitude: 41.904639°
Longitude: 2.761774°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Girona-Costa Brava Airport

Overview

Girona-Costa Brava Airport serves the northeastern Catalonian region, strategically positioned near Barcelona and the Costa Brava coastline. As a medium-sized airport at 468 ft MSL, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for regional and commercial operations in this Mediterranean area.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates consistently favorable VFR conditions, with 78.7% of observations supporting visual flight rules. Winds predominantly originate from the north at an average of 5.6 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 22 knots. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 28°C, presenting moderate thermal variations throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (01/19) extends 7,874 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating a range of aircraft sizes. Geographically situated at coordinates 41.904639, 2.761774, the airport is positioned near complex terrain that may influence local wind patterns and approach dynamics.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 2.2 knots. Pilots should note the best VFR months are November, October, and January, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (6.1% of observations).

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.