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León Airport

IATA LENICAO LELN🇪🇸 La Virgen del Camino
Coordinates
42.5907°N, 5.6534°W
Elevation
3,006 ft (916 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
ES-CL
Time zone
Madrid(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:16
Sunrise
07:45
Sunset
21:04
Civil dusk
21:34

About 13h 19m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About León Airport

León Airport

León Airport, Spanish: Aeropuerto de León or Aeropuertu de Llión in Leonese language, is a minor domestic airport located 6 kilometres (4 mi) from León, Castile and León, Spain. It is one of the oldest military air bases in Spain, and the airport with the highest elevation of the Iberian Peninsula.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 239,843 ft / 3,000 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
06 / 243,392 ft / 1,034 m328 ftDirtUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPLeon Approach121.280 MHz
TWRLeon Tower122.105 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingWi-fiCar hireTaxiBarrier Free service

León Airport offers a range of services for travelers including free parking and Wi-fi.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LEON ATZClass DATZGND3000 ft GND
LEУN CTAClass DCTA1000 ft GNDFL145
LEON CTRClass DCTRGND1000 ft GND
A5Special useAirwayFL095FL145
G41Special useAirwayFL105FL145
G255Special useAirwayFL135FL145
R107Special useAirwayFL125FL145

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Spain airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: N (from about 0°), on 15% of observations, averaging 6 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan67%2,040 ft
Feb79%2,301 ft
Mar82%2,671 ft
Apr85%3,087 ft
May92%3,304 ft
Jun94%3,770 ft
Jul98%4,134 ft
Aug96%4,105 ft
Sep91%3,526 ft
Oct77%3,176 ft
Nov72%2,636 ft
Dec59%2,404 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~2,0404,134 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
S15.2 nm138°Compulsory
N12.8 nm005°Compulsory
SE14.2 nm123°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle3,560 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from León Airport.

Official site Wikipedia Live ATC audio Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇪🇸 More airports in Spain📘 Flying in Spain: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for León Airport?

The ICAO code for León Airport is LELN, and its IATA code is LEN.

Where is León Airport located?

León Airport is medium airport located in La Virgen del Camino, Spain, at an elevation of 3,006 ft (916 m).

How many runways does León Airport have?

León Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 9,843 ft / 3,000 m.

Which airlines fly to León Airport?

Airlines historically serving León Airport include Iberia Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from León Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from León Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is León Airport in?

León Airport is in the Europe/Madrid time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at León Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at León Airport is approximately 0°, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near León Airport?

The nearest airport to León Airport is Chozas de Abajo Airfield (ES-0092), about 5.8 nm to the ssw, followed by Aerodromo El Busto and Campo de Vuelo de Astorga.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. León Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.