Pamplona Airport

LEPP / PNA

Pamplona, ES

Last Updated
Jun 7, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
5 kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LEPP 071400Z 18005KT 080V230 9999 FEW056 30/13 Q1020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,504 ft
FEW 5,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,104 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Pamplona Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 5,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 5 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 5,600 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Mist between 00:00Z and 06:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LEPP 070800Z 0709/0809 32009KT CAVOK TX31/0716Z TN14/0805Z BECMG 0709/0711 16010KT BECMG 0717/0719 32009KT PROB30 TEMPO 0800/0806 3000 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 9 kt
Visibility: >10km
17:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 320° 9 kt
00:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+10h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EPP
03
21 ✈️
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
2 ft 0 ft UNK
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
15/33 7,241 ft 148 ft ASP 152°
4.4 kt 2.3 kt
28° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LEPP

12,290 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.4%
MVFR
20.4%
IFR
2.5%
LIFR
0.8%

Pamplona Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 18.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.3%
N
13.2%
S
14.4%
W
6.8%
NE
2.3%
NW
25%
SE
10.1%
SW
3.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.1°C
Range: -6°C to 35°C
-6°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

October September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 12,290 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pamplona Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LEPP
IATA Code: PNA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,504 ft MSL

Location

City: Pamplona
Country: ES
Latitude: 42.770000°
Longitude: -1.646330°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 2 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 7,241 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Pamplona Airport

Overview

Pamplona Airport serves the Navarre region in northern Spain, situated at an elevation of 1,504 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with two runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and serves local and regional aviation needs in the area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Pamplona Airport are predominantly favorable for flying, with VFR conditions present 74.3% of the time. The airport experiences moderate temperature variations, ranging from -6°C to 35°C with an average of 10.4°C. Wind patterns are typically from the northwest at an average of 7 knots, with calm conditions occurring 18.7% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 03/21 (length unknown) and 15/33 at 7,241 feet with an asphalt surface. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 15/33 experiencing a lower average crosswind of 2.4 knots compared to 5.4 knots on Runway 03/21. The terrain and elevation suggest a moderate mountain/plateau environment typical of the Navarre region.

Approach Considerations

Optimal flying conditions occur in autumn months (September, October, November), with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Pilots should expect minimal low-visibility challenges, with fog present only 2.2% of the time and no recorded instances of visibility below 3 statute miles. The northwest prevailing winds and low crosswind values provide generally stable approach 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.