San Javier Airport

LELC

San Javier, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
06:00Z

🌅 Dawn
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
16 kt
40°
6 km
Visibility
1,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LELC 040600Z COR 04016KT 6000 BKN012 15/13 Q1012 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 11 ft
BKN 1,200 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,211 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (11 ft)
Pressure Alt
49 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 52 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD LELC 040607Z 0406/0506 05018KT 6000 BRHZ FEW040 TX18/0414Z TN11/0407Z TEMPO 0406/0417 05020G30KT TEMPO 0406/0418 3000 BRHZ TEMPO 0406/0410 BKN010 BECMG 0421/0423 27005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:22Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 50° 18 kt
Visibility: 6 km
BRHZ

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ELC
05L
23R
05R ✈️
23L
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05L/23R 5,174 ft 148 ft ASPH 46°
15.9 kt 1.7 kt
6° angle
✈️ 05R/23L
Active: 05R
7,612 ft 148 ft ASPH 45°
15.8 kt 2.8 kt
10° angle
14/32 2,625 ft 197 ft GRS 135°
1.4 kt 15.9 kt
95° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LELC

7,734 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.2%
MVFR
12.5%
IFR
1.3%
LIFR
0.1%

San Javier Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 1.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
10%
NE
11%
E
8.3%
SE
4.7%
S
5.6%
SW
16.2%
W
23.1%
NW
19.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.5°C
Range: 2°C to 33°C
2°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

September November February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05L/23R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 05R/23L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,734 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

San Javier Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LELC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 11 ft MSL

Location

City: San Javier
Country: ES
Latitude: 37.775002°
Longitude: -0.812389°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05L/23R
Length: 5,174 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No
Runway 05R/23L
Length: 7,612 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 2,625 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About San Javier Airport

Overview

San Javier Airport serves the Region of Murcia in southeastern Spain, located near the coastal city of San Javier. As a medium airport with three runways, it supports a variety of aviation operations, including military, civilian, and potentially training activities. The airport's low elevation of 11 ft MSL and coastal positioning provide generally stable approach conditions.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at San Javier Airport are predominantly favorable, with VFR conditions present 85.8% of the time. Prevailing westerly winds average 6.7 knots, creating consistent and predictable wind patterns across all runways. Temperature ranges from 2°C to 33°C, with an average of 17.1°C, suggesting minimal temperature-related operational constraints during most of the year.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with different lengths and surfaces: two asphalt runways (5174ft and 7612ft) and one grass runway (2625ft). All runways demonstrate high wind compatibility, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind components ranging from 3.9 to 4.4 knots. The coastal location likely contributes to the consistently clear visibility, averaging 10 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during September, October, and November. The extended asphalt runways (05R/23L at 7612ft and 05L/23R at 5174ft) provide substantial landing options with minimal wind interference. Extremely rare IFR and LIFR conditions (combined 1.6%) suggest that instrument approaches should be straightforward when necessary.

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.