Rota Naval Station Airport

LERT / ROZ

Rota, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
10:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
4 kt
120°
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LERT 041030Z 12004KT 090V170 8000 RA NSC 11/10 Q1013 NOSIG
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (86 ft)
Pressure Alt
94 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -365 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LERT 040800Z 0409/0509 16010KT 9999 BKN040 TX15/0414Z TN10/0507Z PROB40 TEMPO 0409/0417 3000 RA TEMPO 0409/0411 BKN008 TEMPO 0422/0509 3000 RA BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
22:00Z TEMPO
+12h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 800 ft
Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ERT
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
12,106 ft 200 ft ASP 96°
3.8 kt 1.4 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 - LERT

8,094 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.9%
MVFR
10%
IFR
4.6%
LIFR
3.6%

Rota Naval Station Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
11%
NE
10.4%
E
13.4%
SE
9.8%
S
6.7%
SW
13.1%
W
22.1%
NW
12.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.8°C
Range: 2°C to 34°C
2°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,094 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rota Naval Station Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LERT
IATA Code: ROZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 86 ft MSL

Location

City: Rota
Country: ES
Latitude: 36.645199°
Longitude: -6.349460°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 12,106 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Rota Naval Station Airport

Overview

Rota Naval Station Airport is a medium-sized airport located in southern Spain, situated at 36.645199, -6.349460 with an elevation of 86 feet MSL. The airport features a single runway (10/28) that spans 12,106 feet with an asphalt surface, capable of supporting a variety of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Rota are predominantly VFR, with 87.6% of observations showing good flying weather. The prevailing wind is westerly at 270° with an average speed of 7.7 knots, and temperatures range from 2°C to 34°C with an average of 16.3°C. September, October, and November offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport experiences minimal visibility restrictions, with an average visibility of 10 statute miles and only 3.6% of observations reporting fog. Wind patterns are remarkably consistent, with the runway 10/28 experiencing favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind of just 4.5 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 provides excellent wind alignment, with westerly winds dominating the local meteorological profile. Maximum recorded wind speeds reach 28 knots, though calm conditions occur 1.6% of the time. Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions, particularly during the peak VFR months of late summer and early autumn.

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.