Asturias Airport (LEAS)
Large airport · Ranón, Asturias, Spain
Airport data
| Name | Asturias Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LEAS |
| IATA | OVD |
| Elevation | 416 ft (127 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°33'49" W 6°2'5" 43.56360, -6.03462 |
| Location | Ranón, Asturias, Spain |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,218 ft (2200 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Asturias Airport at a glance
Asturias Airport is a large airport in Ranón, Asturias, Spain, known to airline systems as OVD. The field elevation of 416 ft (127 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LEAS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 7,218 ft (2200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LEAS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Asturias Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Morgal Airfield | LEMR | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Aeródromo de la Curiscada | ES-0044 | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Aerodromo de Sevares | ES-0296 | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Aeroclub Arnao UL | ES-0193 | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Villaframil Airfield | LEVF | 85 km (46 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Asturias Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 416 ft field elevation of Asturias Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 548 airports and airfields we list for Spain — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Asturias Airport
What is the ICAO code of Asturias Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Asturias Airport is LEAS, and its IATA code is OVD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Asturias Airport above sea level?
Asturias Airport sits at an elevation of 416 feet (127 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Asturias Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.5636, -6.0346 — in Ranón, Asturias, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is La Morgal Airfield, about 22 km away.
Does LEAS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LEAS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Asturias Airport?
Asturias Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 7,218 ft (2200 m) with a ASP surface.