Almería Airport

LEAM / LEI

Almería, ES

Last Updated
Jun 7, 15:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
15:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
22 kt
90° G32 kt
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LEAM 071530Z 09022G32KT CAVOK 31/14 Q1017

Weather Briefing

VFR

Almería Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 22 knots with gusts to 32 knots. Runway 08/26 is favored with a 22-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component (gusting to 6 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 14°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. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Winds are forecast to reach up to 22 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 3 to 22 knots. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 12:00Z and 20:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. Gusty conditions may exceed demonstrated crosswind components for many general aviation aircraft. Check your aircraft's limitations.

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 LEAM 071100Z 0712/0812 07020KT CAVOK TX31/0714Z TN19/0806Z TEMPO 0712/0720 08022G35KT BECMG 0720/0723 24010KT BECMG 0802/0804 VRB03KT BECMG 0810/0812 20010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 20 kt
Visibility: >10km
20:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 240° 10 kt
02:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR VRB 3 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EAM
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
10,499 ft 148 ft ASP 73°
21.7 kt 3.8 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LEAM

12,139 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.5%
MVFR
2.7%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0.2%

Almería Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 9.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperatures typically range between 6°C and 33°C with an average of 17.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 2.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
15%
N
18.8%
S
8.5%
W
11.6%
NE
11.1%
NW
10.8%
SE
1.8%
SW
19.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.9°C
Range: 6°C to 33°C
6°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 12,139 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Almería Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LEAM
IATA Code: LEI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 70 ft MSL

Location

City: Almería
Country: ES
Latitude: 36.843899°
Longitude: -2.370100°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 10,499 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Almería Airport

Overview

Almería Airport serves the southeastern Spanish province of Almería, located in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Situated at 70 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and connects the coastal area to other Spanish and international destinations.

Flying Conditions

With 97.4% of observations reporting VFR conditions, Almería offers exceptionally consistent flying weather. The airport experiences prevailing northerly winds averaging 8.4 knots, with temperatures ranging from 6°C to 33°C and an average of 18°C. September, October, and November represent the most favorable months for visual flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 08/26 spans 10,499 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types. The airport benefits from remarkably stable visibility conditions, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility, experiencing fog in only 0.8% of observations. Calm wind conditions occur in just 1.8% of recorded periods.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 offers highly consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of only 5.1 knots. Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions, with maximum recorded wind speeds of 29 knots and consistently clear meteorological environments that support safe visual and instrument flight operations.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.