Melilla Airport

GEML / MLN

Melilla, ES

Last Updated
Jun 7, 16:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
16:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
6 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
1,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GEML 071630Z 07006KT 020V120 9999 SCT010 BKN012 BKN019 24/20 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 156 ft
SCT 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 1,200 ft AGL
BKN 1,900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,156 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,356 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,056 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Melilla Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,200 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 6 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1200 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 20°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. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions between 12:00Z and 16:00Z. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions between 16:00Z and 23:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 23:00Z and 10:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF GEML 071100Z 0712/0812 07010KT 9999 BKN020 TX27/0714Z TN21/0806Z PROB30 TEMPO 0712/0716 BKN010 PROB40 TEMPO 0716/0723 BKN010 TEMPO 0723/0810 BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:55Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 70° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
23:00Z TEMPO
+7h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EML
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
4,701 ft 148 ft ASP 146°
1.0 kt 5.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GEML

12,316 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.4%
MVFR
14.6%
IFR
4.1%
LIFR
1%

Melilla Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.3 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 33°C with an average of 17.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are June, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 3.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
22.3%
N
4.1%
S
2.7%
W
31.8%
NE
4%
NW
20.7%
SE
10%
SW
1.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.4°C
Range: 6°C to 33°C
6°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

June November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 12,316 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Melilla Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GEML
IATA Code: MLN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 156 ft MSL

Location

City: Melilla
Country: ES
Latitude: 35.279800°
Longitude: -2.956260°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 4,701 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Melilla Airport

Overview

Melilla Airport serves the Spanish autonomous city of Melilla, located on the northwest coast of Africa. Positioned at 156 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the small Mediterranean enclave bordering Morocco. The airport supports regional and domestic air connectivity for this unique Spanish territory.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Melilla Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 87.8% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Western winds dominate at 270° with an average speed of 6.8 knots, rarely exceeding 23 knots. Pilots can expect stable visibility around 10 statute miles and minimal fog interference, with November through January offering the most consistent flying weather.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 15/33 is 4,701 feet long with an asphalt surface, situated in a geographically complex coastal region adjacent to North African terrain. The airport experiences minimal weather disruptions, with IFR conditions present in only 1.6% of observations. Temperature variations are moderate, ranging from 6°C to 31°C with an average of 18°C.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions present 100% of the time. Average crosswind components are minimal at 4 knots, providing comfortable approach and landing scenarios for most aircraft. Pilots can anticipate predictable wind and visibility patterns that support consistent operational reliability.

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.