Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

LEMD / MAD

Madrid, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
06:00Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
3 kt
360°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LEMD 040600Z 36003KT 310V070 CAVOK 07/04 Q1017 NOSIG
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
950 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,998 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,886 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,406 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LEMD 040500Z 0406/0512 36005KT CAVOK TX18/0414Z TN07/0407Z PROB30 TEMPO 0409/0416 06015G25KT PROB40 TEMPO 0416/0424 04015G25KT SHRA SCT050TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0416/0424 3000 TSRA FEW055CB PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0510 DZRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
09:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+3h
VFR 60° 15 kt
16:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+10h
MVFR 40° 15 kt
Showers Rain
16:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+10h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EMD
14L
32R ✈️
14R
32L ✈️
18L
36R ✈️
18R
36L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14L/32R
Active: 32R
11,483 ft 197 ft ASP 144°
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
40° angle
✈️ 14R/32L
Active: 32L
13,084 ft 197 ft ASP 144°
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
40° angle
✈️ 18L/36R
Active: 36R
11,483 ft 197 ft ASP 181°
3.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 18R/36L
Active: 36L
13,711 ft 197 ft ASP 181°
3.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LEMD

7,837 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.2%
MVFR
10.5%
IFR
3.7%
LIFR
1.6%

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 3.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
22.6%
NE
5.1%
E
3.5%
SE
7.7%
S
18.5%
SW
21.4%
W
10.3%
NW
7.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.7°C
Range: -4°C to 37°C
-4°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14L/32R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 14R/32L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 18L/36R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 18R/36L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,837 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LEMD
IATA Code: MAD
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,998 ft MSL

Location

City: Madrid
Country: ES
Latitude: 40.471926°
Longitude: -3.562640°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 14L/32R
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14R/32L
Length: 13,084 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18L/36R
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18R/36L
Length: 13,711 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Overview

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport serves as the primary international airport for Madrid, Spain, located at 40.471926, -3.562640. As a large airport with significant infrastructure, it features four substantial runways ranging from 11,483 to 13,711 feet in length. The airport is situated at an elevation of 1,998 feet mean sea level, positioning it as a critical transportation hub in central Spain.

Flying Conditions

Madrid's airport experiences varied weather conditions typical of its inland continental climate, with significant temperature variations between seasons. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variability given the airport's elevated terrain at 1,998 feet MSL. The multiple runway configurations (14L/32R, 14R/32L, 18L/36R, 18R/36L) provide operational flexibility for different wind and weather scenarios.

Notable Features

The airport's four runways offer extensive capacity and operational resilience, with lengths accommodating large commercial aircraft. All runways are constructed of asphalt (ASP), providing consistent surface characteristics. The substantial runway lengths (longest at 13,711 feet) enable operations for wide-body aircraft and allow significant performance margins for departures and arrivals.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will depend on prevailing wind conditions, with the four-runway configuration allowing multiple approach options. The comprehensive runway layout permits landings and takeoffs from different headings, which can be advantageous during changing meteorological conditions. Pilots should carefully assess current wind vectors and runway assignment during flight planning for Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas 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

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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.