Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (LEMG)
Malaga, Spain · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LEMG
IATA
AGP
City
Malaga
Country
Spain
Region
Europe
Elevation
53 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
36.6750, -4.4990
Overview
Southern Spain holiday airport with excellent training weather. Popular for European flight school programs.
Current Weather at LEMG
Pilots flying into or out of Malaga-Costa del Sol 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 LEMG 030900Z 09008KT 060V120 CAVOK 26/15 Q1017 NOSIGWind 090° at 8 kt — likely active runway near heading 09
Current TAF
TAF LEMG 030500Z 0306/0406 30009KT 9999 FEW012 TX30/0314Z TN19/0406Z PROB30 TEMPO 0308/0312 BKN012 BECMG 0307/0309 12010KT BECMG 0319/0321 VRB02KTDecode METAR for LEMG
Paste the LEMG METAR into our free decoder and get a plain-English breakdown instantly.
Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LEMG. 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 LEMG. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Malaga. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Malaga-Costa del Sol 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 Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LEMG include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
Browse flight schools near Malaga and compare training programs.
Private Pilot Guide
Everything you need to earn your PPL, from requirements to checkride prep.
METAR Decoder
Decode any METAR report into plain English. Free tool for student and experienced pilots.
Sectional Chart Guide
Learn to read VFR sectional charts for navigation around Malaga.
Training Availability
Flight Training Available
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport has flight schools and training programs operating on the field or nearby. Browse flight schools
Ace your next checkride
Practice thousands of real exam questions for FAA and EASA certificates -- PPL, Instrument, Commercial, and ATP. Start for a $7.49 first month with code PILOT50, then $14.99/mo.
Start for $7.49Or test your aviation knowledge with free practice questions