Leesburg International Airport

KLEE / LEE

Leesburg, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
21:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
13 kt
70° G23 kt
10 SM
Visibility
4,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLEE 042153Z 07013G23KT 10SM BKN048 27/17 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP213 T02720172

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 76 ft
BKN 4,800 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,876 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (76 ft)
Pressure Alt
-157 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,301 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KLEE 041740Z 0418/0518 08009KT P6SM SCT030 FM050700 07004KT 4SM BR BCFG SCT004 SCT012 FM051500 12010KT P6SM FEW015 SCT025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
07:00Z FM050700
+9h
MVFR 70° 4 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Mist, Patches Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LEE
04 ✈️
22
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
4,957 ft 100 ft ASP 35°
11.3 kt 6.5 kt
30° angle
13/31 6,300 ft 100 ft ASP 130°
6.5 kt 11.3 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLEE

4,931 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.5%
MVFR
12%
IFR
5.1%
LIFR
4.3%

Leesburg International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 20.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 20.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
22.2%
NE
15.9%
E
7.2%
SE
4.2%
S
7.3%
SW
4.7%
W
9%
NW
8.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.4°C
Range: -5°C to 34°C
-5°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.5%
Fog Frequency: 3.1%

Best Months for VFR

November September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,931 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Leesburg International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLEE
IATA Code: LEE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 76 ft MSL

Location

City: Leesburg
Country: US
Latitude: 28.823099°
Longitude: -81.808701°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,957 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 6,300 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Leesburg International Airport

Overview

Leesburg International Airport serves central Florida, located near Orlando with coordinates 28.823099, -81.808701. As a medium airport situated at 76 feet mean sea level, it provides general aviation and regional transportation services for Lake County and surrounding areas. The airport features two paved runways offering flexible operational capabilities.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 79% of METARs reporting visual flight rules. Temperature ranges from 1°C to 34°C, averaging 19.3°C, creating generally stable flying environments. Wind patterns are predominantly northerly at an average of 6.4 knots, with calm conditions occurring 23.8% of the time, suggesting predictable and mild meteorological characteristics.

Notable Features

The airport's two runways (04/22 and 13/31) provide comprehensive coverage with lengths of 4,957 and 6,300 feet respectively. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges for pilots. The moderate elevation of 76 feet MSL indicates a relatively flat terrain consistent with central Florida's geographical profile.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 9.4 statute miles, with only 2.6% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles. September through November represent the most consistent VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions. Average crosswind components remain low (3.4kt on 04/22, 4.6kt on 13/31), facilitating comfortable approaches and departures.

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.