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LEVX/VGO METAR & TAF Vigo Airport

Vigo, GaliciaElevation 856 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR20 min old
Ceiling 1,500 ft, visibility 4.35 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
180@4
steady
VISIBILITY
4.35 SM
7 km
CEILING
1,500 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
707 ft
-149 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2200Z (11:00 PM local) · 20 min old

LEVX is currently MVFR. Winds are from the south at 4 knots. Visibility is 4.35 statute miles. The ceiling is 1,500 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 1500 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND
180° at 4 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
4.35 statute miles
7 km, reduced (MVFR).
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 1,500 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
15°C / 14°C
59°F / 57°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.27 inHg
1025.1 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG, LOW VIS
Ceiling 1500 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: SCT BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1700Z (6:00 PM local) · valid to 1800Z (7:00 PM local)

LEVX forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Worst period is 22Z to 09Z with LIFR possible (FG, LOW CIG, LOW VIS). Best period is 09Z to 12Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 21°C expected at 1400Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 9°C expected at 0700Z on day 26.
IFR
LIFR
VFR
VFR
1800Z7:00 PM2248Z11:48 PM0336Z4:36 AM0824Z9:24 AM1312Z2:12 PM1800Z7:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW SCT TEMPO BR BKN FG VV

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.
›Temporarily forecast: ceiling 500 ft AGL.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind from 180° at 4 kt, visibility 4.35 SM, ceiling 1,500 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0119 180°180°4 kt180°180° 4180°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
180° at 4 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 194 kt headwind · 1 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
19
HEAD
4 kt
CROSS
1 kt L
BEST
01
HEAD
4 kt tail
CROSS
1 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

01/19
Dimensions
7,874 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
707 ft
Pressure altitude
506 ft
Field elevation
856 ft MSL
Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Dewpoint
14°C (57°F)
Altimeter
30.27 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1738Z 6:38 PM
Sunrise
0659Z 7:59 AM
Loggable night
1806Z (7:06 PM local) → 0630Z (7:30 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1738Z (6:38 PM local) → 0659Z (7:59 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1838Z (7:38 PM local) → 0559Z (6:59 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Vigo Airport is in Vigo, Galicia. Field elevation 856 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALEVX / VGO
RegionGalicia
CountrySpain
Coordinates42.2318, -8.6268
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.2
SANTIAGO APP
APP
121.7
GND
GND
118.45
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

LEST Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport
41 NM N
LIFR
LPPR Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
59 NM S
VFR
LECO A Coruña Airport
65 NM N
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗LEVX on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LEVX have a METAR?
Yes. LEVX has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LEVX have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LEVX; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LEVX?
LEVX sits at 856 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LEVX?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.