Castellon de la Plana Aerodrome

LECN

Castellón de la Plana, ES

Last Updated
Jun 7, 15:30Z

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Currently using: LECH
Weather Source: Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport (LECH)
Distance: 13nm / 24km from LECN

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
15:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
8 kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LECH 071530Z AUTO 11008KT 080V170 9999 FEW026 23/15 Q1023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20 ft
FEW 2,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,620 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Castellon de la Plana Aerodrome is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 8 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,600 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Mist between 23:00Z and 08:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LECH 071100Z 0712/0812 12009KT 9999 FEW020 TX28/0713Z TN16/0806Z BECMG 0718/0720 VRB03KT PROB30 TEMPO 0723/0808 4000 BR BKN009 BECMG 0810/0812 14008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:45Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR VRB 3 kt
23:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+8h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 900 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ECN
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
3,117 ft 0 ft concrete
2.7 kt 7.5 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Castellon de la Plana Aerodrome - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LECN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Castellón de la Plana
Country: ES
Latitude: 39.998360°
Longitude: 0.026355°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 3,117 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: concrete
ILS: No

About Castellon de la Plana Aerodrome

Castellon de la Plana Aerodrome (LECN) is located in Castellón de la Plana, ES at an elevation of 20 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 3,117 feet.

Airport Overview

Castellon de la Plana Aerodrome serves Castellón de la Plana in ES. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (18/36) with concrete surface. The longest runway measures 3,117 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from LECN, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.