Jerez Airport

LEJR / XRY

Jerez de la Frontera, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
8 kt
160°
4 km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LEJR 041000Z 16008KT 110V200 4000 -RA FEW010 BKN025 BKN050 10/09 Q1014 RERA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 93 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,093 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,593 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,093 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (93 ft)
Pressure Alt
71 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -507 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LEJR 040800Z 0409/0509 VRB03KT 9999 BKN040 TX16/0414Z TN08/0507Z TEMPO 0409/0410 BKN005 PROB30 TEMPO 0409/0509 3000 RA BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EJR
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
7,546 ft 148 ft ASP 21°
6.1 kt 5.1 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 - LEJR

8,047 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69%
MVFR
16.8%
IFR
9.4%
LIFR
4.8%

Jerez Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 10.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.4%
NE
5.4%
E
8%
SE
8.2%
S
13.5%
SW
16.9%
W
15.8%
NW
8.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.2°C
Range: -1°C to 38°C
-1°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.1%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,047 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jerez Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LEJR
IATA Code: XRY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 93 ft MSL

Location

City: Jerez de la Frontera
Country: ES
Latitude: 36.744598°
Longitude: -6.060110°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 7,546 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Jerez Airport

Overview

Jerez Airport serves the Andalusia region in southern Spain, located in Jerez de la Frontera at 93 feet above mean sea level. The medium-sized airport supports regional and domestic aviation operations with a single runway (02/20) measuring 7,546 feet in length. Its strategic position near the southern Spanish coast makes it an important transportation hub for the region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Jerez Airport are predominantly VFR, with 75.4% of observations showing good visual flight conditions. Northerly winds dominate at an average of 6.6 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 27 knots. Temperature ranges widely from -1°C to 38°C, with an average of 15.7°C, presenting potential temperature-related performance considerations for aircraft.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location near the Atlantic coast influences its wind patterns and visibility conditions. Calm wind periods occur approximately 12% of the time, while visibility averages 10 statute miles. Fog is relatively infrequent, occurring in only 6.5% of observations, which generally supports consistent flight operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with wind conditions supporting runway use 100% of the time. The average crosswind is modest at 3.9 knots, which typically allows comfortable approaches and departures. September through November represent the most consistent VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions for pilots operating at this airport.

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.