León Int'l Airport

LELN / LEN

La Virgen Del Camino, ES

Last Updated
Jun 7, 15:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
15:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
8 kt
220°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LELN 071530Z 22008KT 190V270 CAVOK 26/07 Q1021

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 8 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

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: Mist. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 17:00Z and 20:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Mist between 00:00Z and 06:00Z.

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 071400Z 0715/0815 20010KT CAVOK TX28/0716Z TN08/0805Z TEMPO 0717/0720 27010KT BECMG 0719/0721 VRB04KT PROB30 TEMPO 0800/0806 3000 BR BKN005 BECMG 0812/0814 27010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km
17:00Z TEMPO
+2h
VFR 270° 10 kt
19:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR VRB 4 kt
00:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+9h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist

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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: 23
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 46°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
3,392 ft 328 ft DIRT 61°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LELN

12,395 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.2%
MVFR
10.7%
IFR
5.4%
LIFR
6.7%

León Int'l Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.6 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 June, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 2.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.2%
N
20.5%
S
16.1%
W
20.9%
NE
5.6%
NW
9.4%
SE
7.5%
SW
11.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.9°C
Range: -10°C to 31°C
-10°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.2%

Best Months for VFR

June September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 12,395 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.