Rota Naval Station Airport

LERT / ROZ

Rota, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
08:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
9 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
4,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LERT 040830Z 13009KT 9999 FEW013 BKN041 12/10 Q1012 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 86 ft
FEW 1,300 ft AGL
BKN 4,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,386 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,186 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (86 ft)
Pressure Alt
124 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -215 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LERT 040800Z 0409/0509 16010KT 9999 BKN040 TX15/0414Z TN10/0507Z PROB40 TEMPO 0409/0417 3000 RA TEMPO 0409/0411 BKN008 TEMPO 0422/0509 3000 RA BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:05Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ERT
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
12,106 ft 200 ft ASP 96°
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LERT

8,094 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.9%
MVFR
10%
IFR
4.6%
LIFR
3.6%

Rota Naval Station Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
11%
NE
10.4%
E
13.4%
SE
9.8%
S
6.7%
SW
13.1%
W
22.1%
NW
12.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.8°C
Range: 2°C to 34°C
2°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,094 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rota Naval Station Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LERT
IATA Code: ROZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 86 ft MSL

Location

City: Rota
Country: ES
Latitude: 36.645199°
Longitude: -6.349460°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 12,106 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Rota Naval Station Airport

Overview

Rota Naval Station Airport is a medium-sized airport located in southern Spain, situated at 36.645199, -6.349460 with an elevation of 86 feet MSL. The airport features a single runway (10/28) that spans 12,106 feet with an asphalt surface, capable of supporting a variety of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Rota are predominantly VFR, with 87.6% of observations showing good flying weather. The prevailing wind is westerly at 270° with an average speed of 7.7 knots, and temperatures range from 2°C to 34°C with an average of 16.3°C. September, October, and November offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport experiences minimal visibility restrictions, with an average visibility of 10 statute miles and only 3.6% of observations reporting fog. Wind patterns are remarkably consistent, with the runway 10/28 experiencing favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind of just 4.5 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 provides excellent wind alignment, with westerly winds dominating the local meteorological profile. Maximum recorded wind speeds reach 28 knots, though calm conditions occur 1.6% of the time. Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions, particularly during the peak VFR months of late summer and early autumn.

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.