Flying in Barcelona, Spain
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Barcelona — the nearest is Autoridad Portuaria de Barcelona Heliport (LEPB), about 1 mile out. Daylight runs from about 14h 60m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 00m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Barcelona
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Autoridad Portuaria de Barcelona Heliport
Hospital San Pau Heliport
Teknon Medical Center Heliport
Fira M2 Heliport
Hotel Rey Juan Carlos I Heliport
R.A.C.C. Heliport
Guttmann Hospital Heliport
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Hospital General De Catalunya Heliport
Sabadell Airfield
Sabadell Police Heliport
Servei D'Evacuació Del Circuit De Catalunya Heliport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:30–19:30 | 14h 60m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:30–16:30 | 9h 00m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 18.6°C / 65°F | 10.7°C / 51°F | 20 km/h | 24% |
| Summer | 28.3°C / 83°F | 21°C / 70°F | 20 km/h | 17% |
| Autumn | 22.5°C / 73°F | 14.8°C / 59°F | 18 km/h | 25% |
| Winter | 14.7°C / 58°F | 5.5°C / 42°F | 17 km/h | 13% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Barcelona, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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