León Int'l Airport

LELN / LEN

La Virgen Del Camino, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
21:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
3 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
4,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LELN 042130Z AUTO 08003KT 040V100 9999 BKN043 09/04 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,006 ft
BKN 4,300 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,306 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LELN 042000Z 0421/0521 VRB04KT CAVOK TX13/0515Z TN04/0506Z PROB40 TEMPO 0502/0509 3000 BR BCFG PROB30 TEMPO 0508/0510 BKN010 BECMG 0515/0517 31010KT TEMPO 0515/0521 4000 RA SHRA FEW040TCU PROB40 TEMPO 0516/0520 33015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >10km
02:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Mist, Patches Fog
08:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+10h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ELN
05 ✈️
23
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 46°
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
3,392 ft 328 ft DIRT 61°
2.8 kt 1.0 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 - LELN

7,988 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.1%
MVFR
14.4%
IFR
7.7%
LIFR
9.9%

León Int'l Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 2.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.7%
NE
5.7%
E
5.7%
SE
6.5%
S
18.5%
SW
12.9%
W
23.5%
NW
9.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.3°C
Range: -10°C to 31°C
-10°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.9%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,988 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

León Int'l Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LELN
IATA Code: LEN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,006 ft MSL

Location

City: La Virgen Del Camino
Country: ES
Latitude: 42.589001°
Longitude: -5.655560°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 3,392 ft
Width: 328 ft
Surface: DIRT
ILS: No

About León Int'l Airport

Overview

León Int'l Airport serves the León region in northwestern Spain, situated at an elevation of 3006 ft MSL near La Virgen Del Camino. The airport features two runways with different surface types: a primary 9843ft asphalt runway (05/23) and a secondary 3392ft dirt runway (06/24). Its medium airport classification suggests it supports regional and potentially some commercial aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at León demonstrate predominantly VFR flying opportunities, with 70% of observations indicating favorable visual flight rules. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -10°C to 31°C, with an average of 8°C. Wind patterns are consistently westerly at 270° with an average speed of 6.4 knots, rarely exceeding 25 knots, and experiencing calm conditions 2.6% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's dual-runway configuration provides operational flexibility, with both runways experiencing 100% favorable wind alignment. Terrain surrounding León suggests a higher elevation environment typical of the Spanish plateau region. Average visibility consistently remains excellent at 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility and only 7.7% of observations reporting fog conditions.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and November represent the most reliable months for VFR operations, offering the most consistent flying conditions. Both runways demonstrate minimal crosswind challenges, with an average crosswind of just 3.9 knots. Pilots should anticipate stable approach conditions, particularly during autumn months, with high probability of visual meteorological conditions.

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.