Jerez Airport (LEJR)
Medium airport · Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucía, Spain
Airport data
| Name | Jerez Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LEJR |
| IATA | XRY |
| Elevation | 93 ft (28 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°44'41" W 6°3'36" 36.74460, -6.06011 |
| Location | Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucía, Spain |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7,546 ft (2300 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jerez Airport at a glance
Jerez Airport is a medium airport in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucía, Spain, known to airline systems as XRY. The field elevation of 93 ft (28 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LEJR 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, 02/20, offers 7,546 ft (2300 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LEJR 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 Jerez Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo de La Ina | ES-0340 | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Trebujena Airfield | LETJ | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Lebrija UL | ES-0168 | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Rota Naval Station Airport | LERT | 28 km (15 NM) |
| AeroSidonia | ES-0018 | 35 km (19 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jerez Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 93 ft field elevation of Jerez 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 Jerez Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jerez Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jerez Airport is LEJR, and its IATA code is XRY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jerez Airport above sea level?
Jerez Airport sits at an elevation of 93 feet (28 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jerez Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.7446, -6.0601 — in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucía, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aeródromo de La Ina, about 13 km away.
Does LEJR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LEJR 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 Jerez Airport?
Jerez Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 7,546 ft (2300 m) with a ASP surface.