Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport

LEMG / AGP

Málaga, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
16:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
9 kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
7,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LEMG 041630Z 28009KT 9999 FEW015 FEW020CB BKN075 09/07 Q1014 BECMG FEW020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 53 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
FEW 2,000 ft AGL (CB)
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 7,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,553 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,053 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,053 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,553 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (53 ft)
Pressure Alt
31 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -676 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LEMG 041100Z 0412/0512 30008KT 9999 FEW020 SCT030 TX17/0414Z TN09/0507Z TEMPO 0412/0418 16016G33KT 4000 SHRA FEW025CB PROB30 TEMPO 0412/0418 2000 TSRA SCT025CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EMG
12
30 ✈️
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
9,022 ft 148 ft ASP 119°
8.5 kt 3.1 kt
20° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
10,500 ft 148 ft ASP 133°
7.8 kt 4.5 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 - LEMG

7,858 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.6%
MVFR
7.1%
IFR
1.8%
LIFR
0.5%

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.7 knots. Temperatures typically range between 3°C and 33°C with an average of 15.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, December, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 3.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
1%
NE
1%
E
9.3%
SE
13.9%
S
5.4%
SW
2.6%
W
36.8%
NW
26.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.6°C
Range: 3°C to 33°C
3°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

October December November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,858 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LEMG
IATA Code: AGP
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 53 ft MSL

Location

City: Málaga
Country: ES
Latitude: 36.674900°
Longitude: -4.499110°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 9,022 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 10,500 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport

Overview

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport serves as a critical international gateway for the Costa del Sol region in southern Spain. Located at 36.674900, -4.499110, this large airport handles significant commercial and tourist traffic for the Andalusia area. With an elevation of 53 ft mean sea level, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Mediterranean coastal region.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences typical Mediterranean coastal weather patterns with generally mild conditions. Being situated near the coastline, pilots should anticipate potential sea breeze influences and occasional maritime weather variations. The airport's dual runway configuration (12/30 and 13/31) provides operational flexibility across different wind conditions.

Notable Features

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport features two substantial asphalt runways: runway 12/30 measuring 9,022 feet and runway 13/31 extending 10,500 feet. The substantial runway lengths accommodate a wide range of aircraft types, from regional carriers to large international jets. The airport's coastal location near mountainous terrain requires heightened situational awareness during approach and departure phases.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will depend primarily on prevailing wind conditions, with the two parallel runways offering complementary operational capabilities. The 10,500-foot runway (13/31) provides extended landing and takeoff options for larger aircraft. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal and maritime wind effects typical of Mediterranean coastal environments during approach and departure sequences.

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.