Burgos Airport (LEBG)
Medium airport · Burgos, Castilla y León, Spain
Airport data
| Name | Burgos Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LEBG |
| IATA | RGS |
| Elevation | 2,962 ft (903 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°21'27" W 3°37'15" 42.35760, -3.62076 |
| Location | Burgos, Castilla y León, Spain |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Burgos Airport at a glance
Burgos Airport is a medium airport in Burgos, Castilla y León, Spain, known to airline systems as RGS. The field elevation of 2,962 ft (903 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LEBG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 6,890 ft (2100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LEBG 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 Burgos Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Madrigalejo Del Monte Airfield | LEJO | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Aeródromo de La Vid de Bureba | LEDB | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Aeródromo Fontioso | ES-0169 | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Aeródromo Forestal "La Fonfría" | ES-0233 | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Aeródromo de Herrera de Pisuerga | LERP | 61 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Burgos Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,962 ft field elevation of Burgos 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 Burgos Airport
What is the ICAO code of Burgos Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Burgos Airport is LEBG, and its IATA code is RGS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Burgos Airport above sea level?
Burgos Airport sits at an elevation of 2,962 feet (903 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Burgos Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.3576, -3.6208 — in Burgos, Castilla y León, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Madrigalejo Del Monte Airfield, about 26 km away.
Does LEBG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LEBG 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 Burgos Airport?
Burgos Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.