Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport (LESU)
Medium airport · La Seu d'Urgell Pyrenees and Andorra, Catalonia, Spain
Airport data
| Name | Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LESU |
| IATA | LEU |
| Elevation | 2,625 ft (800 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°20'19" E 1°24'33" 42.33860, 1.40917 |
| Location | La Seu d'Urgell Pyrenees and Andorra, Catalonia, Spain |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,157 ft (1267 m) | 92 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport at a glance
Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport is a medium airport in La Seu d'Urgell Pyrenees and Andorra, Catalonia, Spain, known to airline systems as LEU. The field elevation of 2,625 ft (800 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LESU 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, 03/21, offers 4,157 ft (1267 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LESU 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 Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Cerdanya Airfield | LECD | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Aeródromo Tiurana | ES-0192 | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Campo de Vuelo Avial | ES-0161 | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Ager Altiport | ES-0116 | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Calaf-Sallavinera Airfield | LECF | 67 km (36 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,625 ft field elevation of Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel 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 Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport is LESU, and its IATA code is LEU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport above sea level?
Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport sits at an elevation of 2,625 feet (800 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.3386, 1.4092 — in La Seu d'Urgell Pyrenees and Andorra, Catalonia, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is La Cerdanya Airfield, about 38 km away.
Does LESU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LESU 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 Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport?
Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 4,157 ft (1267 m) with a ASP surface.