Girona-Costa Brava Airport (LEGE)
Large airport · Girona, Catalonia, Spain
Airport data
| Name | Girona-Costa Brava Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LEGE |
| IATA | GRO |
| Elevation | 468 ft (143 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°54'17" E 2°45'42" 41.90464, 2.76177 |
| Location | Girona, Catalonia, Spain |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Girona-Costa Brava Airport at a glance
Girona-Costa Brava Airport is a large airport in Girona, Catalonia, Spain, known to airline systems as GRO. The field elevation of 468 ft (143 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LEGE 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, 01/19, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LEGE 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 Girona-Costa Brava Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Club Aernautic Catalunya | ES-0016 | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Aeròdrom de Foixà | ES-0170 | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Camp de Vol de Palafolls | ES-0026 | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Aeròdrom de Llabiá | ES-0128 | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Aeròdrom de Pals | ES-0020 | 34 km (18 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Girona-Costa Brava Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 468 ft field elevation of Girona-Costa Brava 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 Girona-Costa Brava Airport
What is the ICAO code of Girona-Costa Brava Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Girona-Costa Brava Airport is LEGE, and its IATA code is GRO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Girona-Costa Brava Airport above sea level?
Girona-Costa Brava Airport sits at an elevation of 468 feet (143 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Girona-Costa Brava Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.9046, 2.7618 — in Girona, Catalonia, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Club Aernautic Catalunya, about 21 km away.
Does LEGE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LEGE 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 Girona-Costa Brava Airport?
Girona-Costa Brava Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a ASP surface.