Base Aérea de Colmenar Viejo

LECV

Colmenar Viejo, ES

Last Updated
Jul 3, 18:00Z

Military Airport

Restricted

Base aérea del Ejército del Aire. El acceso civil está restringido.

Access Notes:

Military bases generally closed to civil traffic

Consult official AIP (Spain AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 13 hours ago
18:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
5 kt
160°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LECV 031800Z 16005KT CAVOK 32/02 Q1025

Weather Briefing

VFR

Base Aérea de Colmenar Viejo is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies. Note: This observation is 12.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 5 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 32°C (90°F) with a dewpoint of 2°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. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 17:00Z and 20:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 20:00Z and 06:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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 LECV 040500Z 0406/0506 06007KT CAVOK TX36/0416Z TN20/0505Z TEMPO 0417/0420 35010KT TEMPO 0420/0506 03010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 7 kt
Visibility: >10km
17:00Z TEMPO
+11h
VFR 350° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ECV
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
1,361 ft 82 ft
3.2 kt 3.8 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LECV

6,735 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80%
MVFR
9%
IFR
2.6%
LIFR
8.5%

Base Aérea de Colmenar Viejo enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 9.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
11.7%
N
6.1%
S
20.7%
W
11.7%
NE
8%
NW
3.1%
SE
12.6%
SW
16.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.9°C
Range: -3°C to 35°C
-3°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 8.1%

Best Months for VFR

July June September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 6,735 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Base Aérea de Colmenar Viejo - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LECV
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,264 ft MSL

Location

City: Colmenar Viejo
Country: ES
Latitude: 40.697296°
Longitude: -3.763255°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 1,361 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface:
ILS: No

About Base Aérea de Colmenar Viejo

Base Aérea de Colmenar Viejo is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the ES AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Base Aérea de Colmenar Viejo (LECV) is located in Colmenar Viejo, ES at an elevation of 3,264 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 1,361 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 6,735 weather observations shows LECV maintains VFR conditions 80% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 11.1% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 8.1% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LECV come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 6.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are July, June, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -3°C (27°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 13.9°C (57°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.94 to 10.2 inHg (337-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 6,735 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). 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.