Leesburg International Airport

KLEE / LEE

Leesburg, US

Last Updated
Jul 27, 10:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
10:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
3 kt
Variable
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLEE 271053Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW041 SCT090 26/24 A2992 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW RAB34E45 SLP131 P0000 T02560239 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 76 ft
FEW 4,100 ft AGL
SCT 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,176 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,076 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Leesburg International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 9,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,100 ft, scattered at 9,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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.

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (76 ft)
Pressure Alt
84 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,422 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLEE 270842Z 2709/2806 24005KT P6SM VCTS BKN045CB OVC070 FM271200 28005KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 SCT100 FM271600 27007KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB SCT120 FM280000 22005KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:32Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 240° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
12:00Z FM271200
+1h
VFR 280° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
16:00Z FM271600
+5h
MVFR 270° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LEE
04
22
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 4,957 ft 100 ft ASP 35° No wind data
13/31 6,300 ft 100 ft ASP 130° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLEE

8,998 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81%
MVFR
11.5%
IFR
4.5%
LIFR
3%

Leesburg International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, November, July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 16.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
10.5%
N
16.5%
S
11.3%
W
9.3%
NE
15.1%
NW
6.7%
SE
8.7%
SW
5.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.3°C
Range: -5°C to 36°C
-5°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

June November July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,998 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Leesburg International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLEE
IATA Code: LEE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 76 ft MSL

Location

City: Leesburg
Country: US
Latitude: 28.823099°
Longitude: -81.808701°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,957 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 6,300 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Leesburg International Airport

Overview

Leesburg International Airport serves central Florida, located near Orlando with coordinates 28.823099, -81.808701. As a medium airport situated at 76 feet mean sea level, it provides general aviation and regional transportation services for Lake County and surrounding areas. The airport features two paved runways offering flexible operational capabilities.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 79% of METARs reporting visual flight rules. Temperature ranges from 1°C to 34°C, averaging 19.3°C, creating generally stable flying environments. Wind patterns are predominantly northerly at an average of 6.4 knots, with calm conditions occurring 23.8% of the time, suggesting predictable and mild meteorological characteristics.

Notable Features

The airport's two runways (04/22 and 13/31) provide comprehensive coverage with lengths of 4,957 and 6,300 feet respectively. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges for pilots. The moderate elevation of 76 feet MSL indicates a relatively flat terrain consistent with central Florida's geographical profile.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 9.4 statute miles, with only 2.6% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles. September through November represent the most consistent VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions. Average crosswind components remain low (3.4kt on 04/22, 4.6kt on 13/31), facilitating comfortable approaches and departures.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.