Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport

LESU / LEU

La Seu d'Urgell Pyrenees and Andorra, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LESU 040900Z VRB01KT 9999 FEW070 09/02 Q1022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,625 ft
FEW 7,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,625 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LESU 040800Z 0409/0509 VRB03KT 9999 FEW040 TX19/0414Z TN04/0506Z PROB30 TEMPO 0410/0415 4000 RA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
10:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ESU
03
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 4,157 ft 92 ft ASP 31° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LESU

3,021 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.2%
MVFR
4.3%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
5.7%

Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 11.1% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 8.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.9%
NE
8.2%
E
6.2%
SE
1.6%
S
13%
SW
40.8%
W
6.2%
NW
9.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.2°C
Range: -8°C to 30°C
-8°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 11.1%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 3,021 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LESU
IATA Code: LEU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,625 ft MSL

Location

City: La Seu d'Urgell Pyrenees and Andorra
Country: ES
Latitude: 42.338600°
Longitude: 1.409170°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,157 ft
Width: 92 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport

Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport (LESU/LEU) is located in La Seu d'Urgell Pyrenees and Andorra, ES at an elevation of 2,625 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 4,157 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 3,021 weather observations, LESU experiences excellent VFR conditions 87.2% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region. Fog affects the airport in approximately 11.1% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LESU come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 6 knots. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, October, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -8°C (18°F) to 30°C (86°F), averaging 10.2°C (50°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.95 to 10.27 inHg (337-348 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,021 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.