Badajoz Airport

LEBZ / BJZ

Badajoz, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
10:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
13 kt
60°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR LEBZ 041030Z 06013KT 020V080 CAVOK 17/09 Q1013

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EBZ
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
9,350 ft 197 ft ASP 126°
4.4 kt 12.2 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LEBZ

5,249 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.2%
MVFR
12.4%
IFR
6.2%
LIFR
4.3%

Badajoz Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 6%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.7%
NE
5.6%
E
15.7%
SE
2.9%
S
6.8%
SW
23.6%
W
25.9%
NW
6.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.7°C
Range: 1°C to 38°C
1°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.4%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,249 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Badajoz Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LEBZ
IATA Code: BJZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 609 ft MSL

Location

City: Badajoz
Country: ES
Latitude: 38.891300°
Longitude: -6.821330°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 9,350 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Badajoz Airport

Overview

Badajoz Airport serves the southwestern Spanish city of Badajoz, located near the Portuguese border. Situated at 609 feet mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Extremadura region, facilitating regional and potentially limited commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 80.1% of observations supporting clear weather operations. Temperature ranges from 1°C to 38°C, creating significant seasonal variation, while prevailing westerly winds at an average of 6.6 knots provide generally stable approach conditions. September through November offer the most consistent and favorable flying weather.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 13/31 spans 9,350 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating a variety of aircraft types. Crosswinds average 4.7 knots, with wind directions predominantly from 270 degrees west. Visibility typically exceeds 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility and only 9.2% of observations reporting fog conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment, providing predictable approach characteristics. With a maximum recorded wind of 25 knots and calm conditions occurring 7.3% of the time, pilots should anticipate generally stable approach and landing environments. The wide runway and consistent weather patterns support reliable flight operations throughout the year.

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.