Salamanca Airport

LESA / SLM

Salamanca, ES

Last Updated
Mar 6, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
16 kt
40°
10+ km
Visibility
4,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LESA 061300Z 04016KT 010V070 9999 FEW020 SCT027 BKN045 09/04 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,595 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 2,700 ft AGL
BKN 4,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,595 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,295 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,095 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LESA 060800Z 0609/0709 04010KT 9999 FEW040 TX09/0613Z TN00/0707Z TEMPO 0609/0613 04015G30KT TEMPO 0614/0702 VRB04KT BECMG 0701/0703 VRB05KT TEMPO 0701/0709 3000 DZRA BR BKN004 BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:15Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR VRB 4 kt
01:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR VRB 5 kt
01:00Z TEMPO
+12h
LIFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 400 ft
DZRA, 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
Active: 03
8,245 ft 148 ft ASP 28°
15.8 kt 2.8 kt
10° angle
08/26 6,115 ft 400 ft GRE 74°
13.3 kt 8.9 kt
34° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LESA

7,914 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.9%
MVFR
24.1%
IFR
5.3%
LIFR
3.7%

Salamanca Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.1% 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, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 12.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.4%
NE
7.3%
E
12.7%
SE
3.8%
S
8.7%
SW
21%
W
26.9%
NW
4.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.8°C
Range: -6°C to 35°C
-6°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,914 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.