Flying in Bilbao, Spain
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Bilbao — the nearest is Bilbao Airport (LEBB), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 13m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 47m 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 Bilbao
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Bilbao Airport
Campo Gaviota Heliport
Iurreta Heliport
Vitoria Airport
Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport
San Sebastián Airport
Logroño-Agoncillo Airport
Burgos Airport
Biarritz Pays Basque airport
Pamplona Airport
Itxassou Airfield
Aeródromo de Herrera de Pisuerga
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) | 04:24–19:36 | 15h 13m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:36–16:24 | 8h 47m |
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 | 18.2°C / 65°F | 9.2°C / 49°F | 16 km/h | 44% |
| Summer | 25.3°C / 78°F | 16.3°C / 61°F | 15 km/h | 34% |
| Autumn | 21.7°C / 71°F | 13°C / 55°F | 16 km/h | 47% |
| Winter | 13.7°C / 57°F | 6.3°C / 43°F | 17 km/h | 48% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Bilbao, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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