Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport

LEAL / ALC

Alicante, ES

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
04:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
9 kt
360°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LEAL 050400Z 36009KT 320V030 CAVOK 17/09 Q1010 NOSIG
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (142 ft)
Pressure Alt
240 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 514 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LEAL 042300Z 0500/0524 02010KT 9999 BKN030 TX17/0513Z TN10/0506Z TEMPO 0500/0501 VRB04KT TEMPO 0500/0518 4000 RA SHRA FEW030TCU TEMPO 0500/0516 3000 TSRA BKN012 SCT025CB TEMPO 0505/0512 VRB04KT TEMPO 0513/0518 32012KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
05:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR VRB 4 kt
13:00Z TEMPO
+9h
VFR 320° 12 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EAL
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
9,842 ft 148 ft ASP 99°
1.6 kt 8.9 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 - LEAL

7,793 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.4%
MVFR
3.8%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.2%

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 4.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.5%
NE
6.9%
E
12.4%
SE
1.4%
S
7.1%
SW
12.1%
W
31.7%
NW
16.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 17°C
Range: 3°C to 35°C
3°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

November September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,793 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LEAL
IATA Code: ALC
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 142 ft MSL

Location

City: Alicante
Country: ES
Latitude: 38.282200°
Longitude: -0.558156°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 9,842 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport

Overview

Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport serves the coastal region of southeastern Spain, located near the city of Alicante in the Valencia Community. As a large airport situated at 142 ft mean sea level, it provides critical air transportation infrastructure for the Costa Blanca region, supporting both commercial passenger and cargo operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's Mediterranean coastal location generates predictable weather patterns characterized by mild temperatures and generally stable conditions. Elevation at 142 ft MSL indicates minimal terrain challenges, with generally good visibility and moderate wind conditions typical of coastal southeastern Spain.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (10/28) measures 9,842 feet in length, constructed with asphalt surface, capable of supporting large commercial aircraft operations. Its geographic coordinates at 38.282200, -0.558156 place it in a relatively flat coastal terrain with minimal surrounding elevation variations that could impact approach/departure procedures.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28's substantial length of 9,842 feet provides flexibility for most aircraft types, with orientation allowing potential wind-aligned approaches from east or west. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind conditions typical of coastal Mediterranean environments, maintaining standard terrain and wind awareness during arrival and departure phases.

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

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.