Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport

LESU / LEU

La Seu d'Urgell Pyrenees and Andorra, ES

Last Updated
Jul 27, 16:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 13 hours ago
16:00Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
10 kt
220°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LESU 271600Z 22010KT 180V280 CAVOK 31/10 Q1019

Weather Briefing

VFR

Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies. Note: This observation is 12.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 10 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 10°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.

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 LESU 280200Z 2803/2903 VRB04KT 9999 FEW060 TX37/2814Z TN17/2805Z BECMG 2811/2813 21010KT BECMG 2818/2821 VRB04KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
11:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 210° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ESU
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
4,157 ft 92 ft ASP 31°
9.8 kt 1.7 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 - LESU

5,725 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.3%
MVFR
3%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
3%

Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 4.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.3%
N
5.6%
S
16.2%
W
4.3%
NE
9%
NW
6.8%
SE
2.3%
SW
45.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.4°C
Range: -8°C to 39°C
-8°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.2%

Best Months for VFR

July June April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,725 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LESU
IATA Code: LEU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,625 ft MSL

Location

City: La Seu d'Urgell Pyrenees and Andorra
Country: ES
Latitude: 42.338600°
Longitude: 1.409170°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,157 ft
Width: 92 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport

Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport (LESU/LEU) is located in La Seu d'Urgell Pyrenees and Andorra, ES at an elevation of 2,625 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 4,157 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 5,725 weather observations, LESU experiences excellent VFR conditions 92.3% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region. Fog affects the airport in approximately 6.2% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LESU come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 7.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are July, June, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -8°C (18°F) to 39°C (102°F), averaging 15.4°C (60°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.95 to 10.27 inHg (337-348 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 5,725 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.