Salamanca Airport

LESA / SLM

Salamanca, ES

Last Updated
Apr 24, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
8 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LESA 241100Z 07008KT 030V110 9999 SCT013 BKN020 17/14 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,595 ft
SCT 1,300 ft AGL
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,895 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,595 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Salamanca Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 8 knots. Runway 08/26 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, Fog. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 11:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 13:00Z. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 11:00Z and 19:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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 AMD LESA 240936Z 2409/2509 27007KT 9999 FEW020 TX19/2416Z TN07/2506Z TEMPO 2409/2411 11010KT TEMPO 2409/2413 BKN010 PROB40 TEMPO 2411/2419 09015G25KT 3000 TSRA FEW050CB PROB40 TEMPO 2422/2509 3000 BR BKN010 PROB30 TEMPO 2500/2509 0350 FG VV001
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:10Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
22:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+11h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ESA
03
21
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 8,245 ft 148 ft ASP 28°
5.9 kt 5.4 kt
42° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
6,115 ft 400 ft GRE 74°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LESA

10,098 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.9%
MVFR
24.9%
IFR
4.8%
LIFR
3.5%

Salamanca Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Calm conditions occur 14% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 14%
Direction Distribution:
E
15.1%
N
3.6%
S
8.2%
W
24.1%
NE
8.6%
NW
4.4%
SE
4.4%
SW
17.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.1°C
Range: -6°C to 35°C
-6°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 10,098 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Salamanca Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LESA
IATA Code: SLM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,595 ft MSL

Location

City: Salamanca
Country: ES
Latitude: 40.952099°
Longitude: -5.501990°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 8,245 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 6,115 ft
Width: 400 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No

About Salamanca Airport

Overview

Salamanca Airport (LESA) serves the Salamanca region in western Spain, situated at an elevation of 2,595 feet MSL. The airport features two runways capable of handling medium-sized aircraft, with Runway 03/21 offering a substantial 8,245-foot asphalt surface and Runway 08/26 providing a 6,115-foot grass runway.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 71.1% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 18.9% of observations. Winds are typically westerly at an average of 7.7 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 37 knots. Temperature variation is significant, ranging from -6°C to 35°C, with an average of 9.2°C.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 40.952099, -5.501990, the airport is positioned in a region with moderate terrain and consistent wind patterns. The airport's low fog occurrence (6.5%) and excellent average visibility of 10 statute miles make it generally favorable for visual operations. September through November represent the most consistent VFR flying months.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 03/21 experiencing an average crosswind of 4.1 knots and Runway 08/26 averaging 3.6 knots. Pilots can expect reliable runway access across most wind conditions, with calm periods occurring approximately 12% of the time.

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.