Pamplona Airport

LEPP / PNA

Pamplona, ES

Last Updated
May 14, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
10 kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
3,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LEPP 141500Z 31010KT 280V350 9999 SCT021 BKN032 OVC038 11/06 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,504 ft
SCT 2,100 ft AGL
BKN 3,200 ft AGL
OVC 3,800 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,604 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,704 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,304 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Pamplona Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 10 knots. Runway 33 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3200 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating moderate moisture 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: Rain, Heavy Showers Rain. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Rain between 15:00Z and 00:00Z. There is a 30% probability of VFR conditions between 15:00Z and 18:00Z. There is a 40% probability of VFR conditions between 22:00Z and 06:00Z.

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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Raw TAF
TAF LEPP 141400Z 1415/1515 33009KT 9999 SCT020 BKN025 TX13/1415Z TN06/1505Z PROB30 TEMPO 1415/1424 3000 RA BKN010 PROB30 TEMPO 1415/1418 32015G25KT PROB40 TEMPO 1422/1506 27010KT TEMPO 1500/1512 3000 RA BKN010 PROB30 TEMPO 1502/1512 +SHRA SCT020TCU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:28Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
22:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+7h
VFR 270° 10 kt
00:00Z TEMPO
+9h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Rain
02:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+11h
MVFR
Heavy Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EPP
03
21
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 2 ft 0 ft UNK
6.4 kt 7.7 kt
50° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
7,241 ft 148 ft ASP 152°
9.4 kt 3.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LEPP

11,199 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.2%
MVFR
21.3%
IFR
2.6%
LIFR
0.8%

Pamplona Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 18.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.8%
NE
2.3%
E
6.6%
SE
10.7%
S
14.8%
SW
3.6%
W
6.5%
NW
24.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.5°C
Range: -6°C to 35°C
-6°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

October September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 11,199 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pamplona Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LEPP
IATA Code: PNA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,504 ft MSL

Location

City: Pamplona
Country: ES
Latitude: 42.770000°
Longitude: -1.646330°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 2 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 7,241 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Pamplona Airport

Overview

Pamplona Airport serves the Navarre region in northern Spain, situated at an elevation of 1,504 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with two runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and serves local and regional aviation needs in the area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Pamplona Airport are predominantly favorable for flying, with VFR conditions present 74.3% of the time. The airport experiences moderate temperature variations, ranging from -6°C to 35°C with an average of 10.4°C. Wind patterns are typically from the northwest at an average of 7 knots, with calm conditions occurring 18.7% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 03/21 (length unknown) and 15/33 at 7,241 feet with an asphalt surface. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 15/33 experiencing a lower average crosswind of 2.4 knots compared to 5.4 knots on Runway 03/21. The terrain and elevation suggest a moderate mountain/plateau environment typical of the Navarre region.

Approach Considerations

Optimal flying conditions occur in autumn months (September, October, November), with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Pilots should expect minimal low-visibility challenges, with fog present only 2.2% of the time and no recorded instances of visibility below 3 statute miles. The northwest prevailing winds and low crosswind values provide generally stable approach conditions.

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.