Almería Airport

LEAM / LEI

Almería, ES

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
04:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
8 kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LEAM 050400Z 31008KT 9999 FEW050 12/06 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 70 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,070 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LEAM 042300Z 0500/0524 34006KT 9999 FEW030 TX17/0514Z TN10/0507Z PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0506 4000 SHRA FEW030CB BECMG 0508/0510 22012KT TEMPO 0511/0519 22018G30KT BECMG 0520/0522 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:10Z BASE
+0h
VFR 340° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
08:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 220° 12 kt
11:00Z TEMPO
+7h
VFR 220° 18 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EAM
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
10,499 ft 148 ft ASP 73°
5.1 kt 6.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LEAM

7,759 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.2%
MVFR
2.8%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.2%

Almería Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 33°C with an average of 17.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.6%
NE
10.9%
E
11.1%
SE
1.6%
S
7.5%
SW
17.6%
W
14.9%
NW
13.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.3°C
Range: 6°C to 33°C
6°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,759 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Almería Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LEAM
IATA Code: LEI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 70 ft MSL

Location

City: Almería
Country: ES
Latitude: 36.843899°
Longitude: -2.370100°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 10,499 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Almería Airport

Overview

Almería Airport serves the southeastern Spanish province of Almería, located in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Situated at 70 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and connects the coastal area to other Spanish and international destinations.

Flying Conditions

With 97.4% of observations reporting VFR conditions, Almería offers exceptionally consistent flying weather. The airport experiences prevailing northerly winds averaging 8.4 knots, with temperatures ranging from 6°C to 33°C and an average of 18°C. September, October, and November represent the most favorable months for visual flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 08/26 spans 10,499 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types. The airport benefits from remarkably stable visibility conditions, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility, experiencing fog in only 0.8% of observations. Calm wind conditions occur in just 1.8% of recorded periods.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 offers highly consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of only 5.1 knots. Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions, with maximum recorded wind speeds of 29 knots and consistently clear meteorological environments that support safe visual and instrument flight operations.

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.