Rota Naval Station Airport (LERT)
Medium airport · Rota, Andalucía, Spain
Airport data
| Name | Rota Naval Station Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LERT |
| IATA | ROZ |
| Elevation | 86 ft (26 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°38'43" W 6°20'58" 36.64520, -6.34946 |
| Location | Rota, Andalucía, Spain |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 12,106 ft (3690 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rota Naval Station Airport at a glance
Rota Naval Station Airport is a medium airport in Rota, Andalucía, Spain, known to airline systems as ROZ. The field elevation of 86 ft (26 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LERT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 12,106 ft (3690 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LERT 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 Rota Naval Station Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jerez Airport | LEJR | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Aeródromo de La Ina | ES-0340 | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Trebujena Airfield | LETJ | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Lebrija UL | ES-0168 | 39 km (21 NM) |
| AeroSidonia | ES-0018 | 43 km (23 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rota Naval Station Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 86 ft field elevation of Rota Naval Station 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 Rota Naval Station Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rota Naval Station Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rota Naval Station Airport is LERT, and its IATA code is ROZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rota Naval Station Airport above sea level?
Rota Naval Station Airport sits at an elevation of 86 feet (26 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rota Naval Station Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.6452, -6.3495 — in Rota, Andalucía, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jerez Airport, about 28 km away.
Does LERT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LERT 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 Rota Naval Station Airport?
Rota Naval Station Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 12,106 ft (3690 m) with a ASP surface.