Bilbao Airport (LEBB)
Bilbao, Spain · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LEBB
IATA
BIO
City
Bilbao
Country
Spain
Region
Europe
Elevation
138 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
43.3011, -2.9106
Overview
Basque Country airport with Bay of Biscay weather. Strong crosswinds from Atlantic systems.
Current Weather at LEBB
Pilots flying into or out of Bilbao Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR LEBB 012000Z VRB01KT 9999 BKN033 22/16 Q1023 NOSIGCurrent TAF
TAF LEBB 011700Z 0118/0218 VRB03KT 9999 BKN030 TX27/0213Z TN17/0205Z PROB30 TEMPO 0200/0207 3000 BR BKN010 PROB40 TEMPO 0211/0218 01010KTRead any LEBB METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Bilbao Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LEBB. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for LEBB. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Bilbao. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Bilbao Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Bilbao Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LEBB include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
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