León Int'l Airport

LELN / LEN

La Virgen Del Camino, ES

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
21:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
4 kt
30°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LELN 222130Z AUTO 03004KT CAVOK 07/03 Q1016

Weather Briefing

VFR

León Int'l Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 3°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: PORB30, Mist. There is a 40% probability of VFR conditions with PORB30 between 21:00Z and 00:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 22:00Z and 07:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 13:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LELN 222000Z 2221/2321 VRB04KT 9999 SCT045 TX22/2315Z TN09/2306Z PROB40 TEMPO 2221/2224 09010KT PORB30 TEMPO 2222/2307 3000 BR TEMPO 2313/2318 18010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
22:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ELN
05 ✈️
23
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 46°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
3,392 ft 328 ft DIRT 61°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LELN

10,258 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74%
MVFR
12.1%
IFR
6.1%
LIFR
7.8%

León Int'l Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.6%
NE
5.3%
E
5.8%
SE
7%
S
16.9%
SW
11.9%
W
21.6%
NW
9.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.8°C
Range: -10°C to 31°C
-10°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.9%

Best Months for VFR

September April March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 10,258 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

León Int'l Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LELN
IATA Code: LEN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,006 ft MSL

Location

City: La Virgen Del Camino
Country: ES
Latitude: 42.589001°
Longitude: -5.655560°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 3,392 ft
Width: 328 ft
Surface: DIRT
ILS: No

About León Int'l Airport

Overview

León Int'l Airport serves the León region in northwestern Spain, situated at an elevation of 3006 ft MSL near La Virgen Del Camino. The airport features two runways with different surface types: a primary 9843ft asphalt runway (05/23) and a secondary 3392ft dirt runway (06/24). Its medium airport classification suggests it supports regional and potentially some commercial aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at León demonstrate predominantly VFR flying opportunities, with 70% of observations indicating favorable visual flight rules. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -10°C to 31°C, with an average of 8°C. Wind patterns are consistently westerly at 270° with an average speed of 6.4 knots, rarely exceeding 25 knots, and experiencing calm conditions 2.6% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's dual-runway configuration provides operational flexibility, with both runways experiencing 100% favorable wind alignment. Terrain surrounding León suggests a higher elevation environment typical of the Spanish plateau region. Average visibility consistently remains excellent at 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility and only 7.7% of observations reporting fog conditions.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and November represent the most reliable months for VFR operations, offering the most consistent flying conditions. Both runways demonstrate minimal crosswind challenges, with an average crosswind of just 3.9 knots. Pilots should anticipate stable approach conditions, particularly during autumn months, with high probability of visual meteorological conditions.

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.