Base Aérea de Colmenar Viejo

LECV

Colmenar Viejo, ES

Last Updated
May 14, 14:30Z

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
Fresh 14 min ago
14:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
11 kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LECV 141430Z 28011KT 9999 FEW050 17/01 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,264 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,264 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Base Aérea de Colmenar Viejo is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 5,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 11 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 5,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C, indicating very dry 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, DZRA. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 4 to 15 knots. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 12:00Z and 19:00Z. There is a 40% probability of VFR conditions between 07:00Z and 12:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 04:00Z and 12:00Z.

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 LECV 141100Z 1412/1512 VRB04KT 9999 FEW045 TX18/1416Z TN07/1505Z TEMPO 1412/1419 29010KT PROB40 TEMPO 1507/1512 33015G25KT TEMPO 1504/1512 4500 BR BKN014 TEMPO 1510/1512 DZRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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: 03
1,361 ft 82 ft
3.8 kt 10.3 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LECV

5,510 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.6%
MVFR
10.9%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
10.4%

Base Aérea de Colmenar Viejo typically experiences VFR conditions 75.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 10.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
9.9%
N
6.6%
S
20.4%
W
12.4%
NE
8.4%
NW
3%
SE
9.7%
SW
18.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.6°C
Range: -3°C to 32°C
-3°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 9.4%

Best Months for VFR

September April October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 5,510 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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 5,510 weather observations shows LECV maintains VFR conditions 75.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 10.9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 13.6% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 9.4% 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 7.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, April, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -3°C (27°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 11.6°C (53°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.94 to 10.19 inHg (337-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 5,510 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.