Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

LEBL / BCN

Barcelona, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
21:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
18 kt
60°
7 km
Visibility
3,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LEBL 042130Z 06018KT 7000 FEW015 BKN032 15/11 Q1019 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 12 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
BKN 3,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,512 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,212 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1019 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (12 ft)
Pressure Alt
-161 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -158 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LEBL 041700Z 0418/0518 07015KT 9999 SCT020 TX15/0512Z TN13/0506Z TEMPO 0418/0516 07020G32KT PROB30 0508/0517 3000 SHRA FEW020TCU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
08:00Z PROB30
+10h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
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Airport Runway Layout

N
EBL
02
20
06L ✈️
24R
06R ✈️
24L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 8,294 ft 147 ft ASP 19°
13.6 kt 11.8 kt
41° angle
✈️ 06L/24R
Active: 06L
10,997 ft 196 ft ASP 66°
18.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 06R/24L
Active: 06R
8,727 ft 196 ft ASP 66°
18.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LEBL

7,936 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.4%
MVFR
13.4%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
0.5%

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 44 knots. Temperatures typically range between 1°C and 28°C with an average of 14.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 44 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.7%
NE
7.2%
E
8.6%
SE
2.3%
S
4.1%
SW
10.7%
W
11.4%
NW
42.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.3°C
Range: 1°C to 28°C
1°C 28°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt
Runway 06L/24R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 06R/24L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,936 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LEBL
IATA Code: BCN
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 12 ft MSL

Location

City: Barcelona
Country: ES
Latitude: 41.297100°
Longitude: 2.078460°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 8,294 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06L/24R
Length: 10,997 ft
Width: 196 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06R/24L
Length: 8,727 ft
Width: 196 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Overview

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport serves as the primary international airport for Barcelona, located in northeastern Spain. The airport handles significant commercial passenger and cargo traffic, situated at a low elevation of 12 feet mean sea level. Its strategic coastal location makes it a critical transportation hub for the Catalonia region.

Flying Conditions

Mediterranean climate influences airport weather, characterized by mild winters and warm summers with generally stable conditions. Coastal proximity can introduce marine layer effects and potential visibility challenges, particularly during early morning and evening hours. Wind patterns typically favor east-west runway configurations due to predominant wind directions.

Notable Features

The airport features three substantial asphalt runways with considerable length, accommodating wide-body and long-haul aircraft operations. Runway 06L/24R provides the longest operational surface at 10,997 feet, enabling flexible handling of heavy aircraft. The airport's low elevation and proximity to urban and coastal terrain require standard terrain awareness during approach and departure phases.

Approach Considerations

Prevailing wind patterns generally support operations on runways 06/24, with multiple runway lengths offering operational flexibility for different aircraft types. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal and marine layer effects that could impact visibility and wind conditions, particularly during transitional seasons. Standard instrument approach procedures are recommended given the airport's coastal metropolitan environment.

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.