Salamanca Airport

LESA / SLM

Salamanca, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
8 kt
50°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LESA 041700Z 05008KT 020V080 CAVOK 15/04 Q1014

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LESA 041400Z 0415/0515 06010KT CAVOK TX17/0415Z TN03/0507Z PROB30 TEMPO 0415/0418 RA SHRA FEW045TCU BECMG 0418/0420 VRB04KT PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0506 4000 BR BECMG 0511/0513 29010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km
18:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR VRB 4 kt
00:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ESA
03 ✈️
21
08
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
8,245 ft 148 ft ASP 28°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
08/26 6,115 ft 400 ft GRE 74°
7.3 kt 3.3 kt
24° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LESA

7,821 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67%
MVFR
23.9%
IFR
5.3%
LIFR
3.7%

Salamanca Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 12.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.2%
NE
7.2%
E
12.5%
SE
3.8%
S
8.8%
SW
21.2%
W
27%
NW
4.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.8°C
Range: -6°C to 35°C
-6°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.8%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,821 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Salamanca Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LESA
IATA Code: SLM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,595 ft MSL

Location

City: Salamanca
Country: ES
Latitude: 40.952099°
Longitude: -5.501990°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 8,245 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 6,115 ft
Width: 400 ft
Surface: GRE
ILS: No

About Salamanca Airport

Overview

Salamanca Airport (LESA) serves the Salamanca region in western Spain, situated at an elevation of 2,595 feet MSL. The airport features two runways capable of handling medium-sized aircraft, with Runway 03/21 offering a substantial 8,245-foot asphalt surface and Runway 08/26 providing a 6,115-foot grass runway.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 71.1% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 18.9% of observations. Winds are typically westerly at an average of 7.7 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 37 knots. Temperature variation is significant, ranging from -6°C to 35°C, with an average of 9.2°C.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 40.952099, -5.501990, the airport is positioned in a region with moderate terrain and consistent wind patterns. The airport's low fog occurrence (6.5%) and excellent average visibility of 10 statute miles make it generally favorable for visual operations. September through November represent the most consistent VFR flying months.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 03/21 experiencing an average crosswind of 4.1 knots and Runway 08/26 averaging 3.6 knots. Pilots can expect reliable runway access across most wind conditions, with calm periods occurring approximately 12% of the time.

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.