Pamplona Airport (LEPP)
Medium airport · Pamplona, Navarra, Spain
Airport data
| Name | Pamplona Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LEPP |
| IATA | PNA |
| Elevation | 1,504 ft (458 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°46'12" W 1°38'47" 42.77000, -1.64633 |
| Location | Pamplona, Navarra, Spain |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2 ft (1 m) | — | UNK | No |
| 15/33 | 7,241 ft (2207 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pamplona Airport at a glance
Pamplona Airport is a medium airport in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain, known to airline systems as PNA. The field elevation of 1,504 ft (458 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LEPP are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 15/33 — offers 7,241 ft (2207 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LEPP 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 Pamplona Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ororbia Airfield | ES-0153 | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Lumbier Airfield | LEUM | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Aerodromo de Sesma | ES-0102 | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Zalduendo ULM | ES-0040 | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Logroño-Agoncillo Airport | LERJ | 65 km (35 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pamplona Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,504 ft field elevation of Pamplona 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 Pamplona Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pamplona Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pamplona Airport is LEPP, and its IATA code is PNA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pamplona Airport above sea level?
Pamplona Airport sits at an elevation of 1,504 feet (458 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pamplona Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.7700, -1.6463 — in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ororbia Airfield, about 9 km away.
Does LEPP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LEPP 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 Pamplona Airport?
Pamplona Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 7,241 ft (2207 m) with a ASP surface.