Santander Airport (LEXJ)
Santander, Spain · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LEXJ
IATA
SDR
City
Santander
Country
Spain
Region
Europe
Elevation
16 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
43.4271, -3.8200
Overview
Northern Spain coastal airport with Bay of Biscay weather. Cantabrian climate training variety.
Current Weather at LEXJ
Pilots flying into or out of Santander 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 LEXJ 030900Z 15004KT 9999 BKN047 21/14 Q1019Wind 150° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 15
Current TAF
TAF LEXJ 030800Z 0309/0409 22005KT 9999 BKN035 TX24/0312Z TN16/0405Z PROB40 0310/0317 35010KT PROB40 TEMPO 0323/0408 30010KT 3000 RA BKN010 PROB40 TEMPO 0405/0409 27019G29KTDecode METAR for LEXJ
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Santander Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LEXJ. 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 LEXJ. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Santander. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Santander 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 Santander Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LEXJ include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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