Córdoba Airport (LEBA)
Medium airport · Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain
Airport data
| Name | Córdoba Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LEBA |
| IATA | ODB |
| Elevation | 297 ft (91 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°50'31" W 4°50'56" 37.84200, -4.84888 |
| Location | Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,352 ft (2241 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Córdoba Airport at a glance
Córdoba Airport is a medium airport in Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain, known to airline systems as ODB. The field elevation of 297 ft (91 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LEBA 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, 03/21, offers 7,352 ft (2241 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LEBA 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 Córdoba Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Córdoba-Villarrubia Airfield | LEDE | 4 km (2 NM) |
| Aerodromo El Judio | ES-0027 | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Aeródromo La Balanzona | ES-0079 | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Alcolea Airstrip | LEAE | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Aeródromo Forestal Villaviciosa de Córdoba | ES-0264 | 29 km (16 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Córdoba Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 297 ft field elevation of Córdoba 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 Córdoba Airport
What is the ICAO code of Córdoba Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Córdoba Airport is LEBA, and its IATA code is ODB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Córdoba Airport above sea level?
Córdoba Airport sits at an elevation of 297 feet (91 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Córdoba Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.8420, -4.8489 — in Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Córdoba-Villarrubia Airfield, about 4 km away.
Does LEBA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LEBA 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 Córdoba Airport?
Córdoba Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 7,352 ft (2241 m) with a ASP surface.