Girona-Costa Brava Airport

LEGE / GRO

Girona, ES

Last Updated
Jun 9, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LEGE 092100Z 00000KT 9999 SCT034 BKN060 17/13 Q1017 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 468 ft
SCT 3,400 ft AGL
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,868 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,468 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Girona-Costa Brava Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 6,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 6000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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.

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (468 ft)
Pressure Alt
356 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 708 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LEGE 091700Z 0918/1018 VRB04KT 9999 FEW040 TX25/1013Z TN17/1005Z BECMG 1004/1007 04007KT BECMG 1012/1014 VRB04KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
04:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 40° 7 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EGE
01
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 14°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
14° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LEGE

12,410 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.1%
MVFR
11.2%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
2.5%

Girona-Costa Brava Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, April, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 23.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.6%
N
14%
S
20.4%
W
5.9%
NE
13.9%
NW
3.5%
SE
4.7%
SW
9.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.6°C
Range: -7°C to 32°C
-7°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.2%

Best Months for VFR

June April November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 12,410 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Girona-Costa Brava Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LEGE
IATA Code: GRO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 468 ft MSL

Location

City: Girona
Country: ES
Latitude: 41.904639°
Longitude: 2.761774°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Girona-Costa Brava Airport

Overview

Girona-Costa Brava Airport serves the northeastern Catalonian region, strategically positioned near Barcelona and the Costa Brava coastline. As a medium-sized airport at 468 ft MSL, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for regional and commercial operations in this Mediterranean area.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates consistently favorable VFR conditions, with 78.7% of observations supporting visual flight rules. Winds predominantly originate from the north at an average of 5.6 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 22 knots. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 28°C, presenting moderate thermal variations throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (01/19) extends 7,874 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating a range of aircraft sizes. Geographically situated at coordinates 41.904639, 2.761774, the airport is positioned near complex terrain that may influence local wind patterns and approach dynamics.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of 2.2 knots. Pilots should note the best VFR months are November, October, and January, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (6.1% of observations).

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

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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.