Armilla Air Base (LEGA)
Medium airport · Armilla, Andalucía, Spain
Airport data
| Name | Armilla Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LEGA |
| Elevation | 2,297 ft (700 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°7'60" W 3°38'8" 37.13320, -3.63569 |
| Location | Armilla, Andalucía, Spain |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,265 ft (1300 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Armilla Air Base at a glance
Armilla Air Base is a medium airport in Armilla, Andalucía, Spain. The field elevation of 2,297 ft (700 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LEGA 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, 18/36, offers 4,265 ft (1300 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LEGA 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 Armilla Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport | LEGR | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Aeródromo Juan Espadafor | LEJE | 14 km (8 NM) |
| AeroVeleta ULM | ES-0076 | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Jayena Airfield | LE84 | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Alhama de Granada Airfield | ES-0215 | 44 km (24 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Armilla Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,297 ft field elevation of Armilla Air Base 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 Armilla Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Armilla Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Armilla Air Base is LEGA, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Armilla Air Base above sea level?
Armilla Air Base sits at an elevation of 2,297 feet (700 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Armilla Air Base located?
The airport lies at 37.1332, -3.6357 — in Armilla, Andalucía, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport, about 14 km away.
Does LEGA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LEGA 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 Armilla Air Base?
Armilla Air Base has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 4,265 ft (1300 m) with a ASP surface.