León Airport (LELN)
Medium airport · La Virgen del Camino, Castilla y León, Spain
Airport data
| Name | León Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LELN |
| IATA | LEN |
| Elevation | 3,006 ft (916 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°35'27" W 5°39'12" 42.59071, -5.65341 |
| Location | La Virgen del Camino, Castilla y León, Spain |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
León Airport at a glance
León Airport is a medium airport in La Virgen del Camino, Castilla y León, Spain, known to airline systems as LEN. The field elevation of 3,006 ft (916 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LELN 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, 05/23, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LELN 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 León Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chozas de Abajo Airfield | LEZS | 11 km (6 NM) |
| Aerodromo El Busto | ES-0104 | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Campo de Vuelo de Astorga | LEAT | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Aeródromo de los Oteros | LEOS | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Villamarco UL | LEVL | 34 km (18 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for León Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,006 ft field elevation of León 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 León Airport
What is the ICAO code of León Airport?
The ICAO identifier of León Airport is LELN, and its IATA code is LEN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is León Airport above sea level?
León Airport sits at an elevation of 3,006 feet (916 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is León Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.5907, -5.6534 — in La Virgen del Camino, Castilla y León, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chozas de Abajo Airfield, about 11 km away.
Does LELN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LELN 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 León Airport?
León Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.