Almería Airport

LEAM / LEI

Almería, ES

Last Updated
May 14, 14:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
14:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
12 kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LEAM 141430Z 21012KT 190V260 9999 FEW080 22/16 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 70 ft
FEW 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,070 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Almería Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 8,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 12 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 8,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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 20 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 3 to 20 knots. There is a 40% probability of VFR conditions between 15:00Z and 21:00Z. There is a 40% probability of VFR conditions between 20:00Z and 04:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 04:00Z 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 LEAM 141100Z 1412/1512 22014KT CAVOK TX24/1415Z TN16/1506Z PROB40 TEMPO 1415/1421 24016G28KT PROB40 TEMPO 1420/1504 VRB03KT TEMPO 1504/1506 24020G30KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 220° 14 kt
Visibility: >10km
15:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+1h
VFR 240° 16 kt
20:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+6h
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: 26
10,499 ft 148 ft ASP 73°
7.7 kt 9.2 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 - LEAM

11,056 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.4%
MVFR
2.9%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
0.2%

Almería Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.4% 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 17.3°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: 2.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.2%
NE
11.5%
E
13.5%
SE
1.7%
S
8.2%
SW
19.3%
W
12.4%
NW
11.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.3°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: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 11,056 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.