Jerez Airport

LEJR / XRY

Jerez de la Frontera, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
19:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LEJR 041930Z VRB02KT 9999 FEW015 11/10 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 93 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,593 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LEJR 041400Z 0415/0515 13006KT 9999 FEW015 SCT040 TX17/0514Z TN08/0507Z PROB30 TEMPO 0415/0512 4000 RA BR BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EJR
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 7,546 ft 148 ft ASP 21° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LEJR

8,047 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69%
MVFR
16.8%
IFR
9.4%
LIFR
4.8%

Jerez Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 10.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.4%
NE
5.4%
E
8%
SE
8.2%
S
13.5%
SW
16.9%
W
15.8%
NW
8.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.2°C
Range: -1°C to 38°C
-1°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.1%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,047 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jerez Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LEJR
IATA Code: XRY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 93 ft MSL

Location

City: Jerez de la Frontera
Country: ES
Latitude: 36.744598°
Longitude: -6.060110°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 7,546 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Jerez Airport

Overview

Jerez Airport serves the Andalusia region in southern Spain, located in Jerez de la Frontera at 93 feet above mean sea level. The medium-sized airport supports regional and domestic aviation operations with a single runway (02/20) measuring 7,546 feet in length. Its strategic position near the southern Spanish coast makes it an important transportation hub for the region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Jerez Airport are predominantly VFR, with 75.4% of observations showing good visual flight conditions. Northerly winds dominate at an average of 6.6 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 27 knots. Temperature ranges widely from -1°C to 38°C, with an average of 15.7°C, presenting potential temperature-related performance considerations for aircraft.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location near the Atlantic coast influences its wind patterns and visibility conditions. Calm wind periods occur approximately 12% of the time, while visibility averages 10 statute miles. Fog is relatively infrequent, occurring in only 6.5% of observations, which generally supports consistent flight operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with wind conditions supporting runway use 100% of the time. The average crosswind is modest at 3.9 knots, which typically allows comfortable approaches and departures. September through November represent the most consistent VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions for pilots operating at this airport.

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.