F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport (LEGR)
Medium airport · Granada, Andalucía, Spain
Airport data
| Name | F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LEGR |
| IATA | GRX |
| Elevation | 1,860 ft (567 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°11'19" W 3°46'38" 37.18870, -3.77736 |
| Location | Granada, Andalucía, Spain |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,514 ft (2900 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport at a glance
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport is a medium airport in Granada, Andalucía, Spain, known to airline systems as GRX. The field elevation of 1,860 ft (567 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LEGR 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, 09/27, offers 9,514 ft (2900 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LEGR 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 F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Juan Espadafor | LEJE | 11 km (6 NM) |
| AeroVeleta ULM | ES-0076 | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Armilla Air Base | LEGA | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Jayena Airfield | LE84 | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Alhama de Granada Airfield | ES-0215 | 36 km (19 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,860 ft field elevation of F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén 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 F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport
What is the ICAO code of F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport?
The ICAO identifier of F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport is LEGR, and its IATA code is GRX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport above sea level?
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport sits at an elevation of 1,860 feet (567 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.1887, -3.7774 — in Granada, Andalucía, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aeródromo Juan Espadafor, about 11 km away.
Does LEGR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LEGR 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 F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport?
F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,514 ft (2900 m) with a ASP surface.