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Madrid

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

LEMD
803
Flights/Day
11:43
Local Time
Madrid
Timezone
1,998ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
LEMD
VFR
16°C
Clear • 2kt • 1022.00"
Observed: 10:00 UTC
VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.
Cloud Forecast
12k 8k 4k 0
07:00
CLR
08:00 TEMPO
1k
Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
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TAF valid until 13:00 local time
About Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Madrid enjoys Spain's continental climate with generally calm conditions. Summer heat creates thermals, and winter brings occasional sierra winds.

Is Madrid Airport turbulent?

Madrid enjoys generally favorable flying conditions thanks to its location on Spain's central plateau. The high altitude (610m) and continental climate mean clear skies for much of the year. Summer brings hot, dry weather with occasional thermals causing mild turbulence. Winter can bring cold fronts from the Atlantic, but severe weather disruptions are uncommon.

  • Madrid sits at 610m elevation on the Iberian meseta
  • Continental climate provides generally clear conditions
  • Summer thermals cause mild afternoon turbulence
How does Madrid's elevation affect flying?

The high plateau location means thinner air and reduced aircraft performance, particularly on hot summer days. Airlines occasionally restrict takeoff weights during heat waves. The surrounding mountains can create localized turbulence when winds are strong, but the airport's central plateau position generally protects it from the worst mountain effects.

When is the smoothest time to fly from Madrid?

Spring and autumn offer ideal conditions with mild temperatures and stable air. Summer is reliably clear but afternoon thermals can make low-altitude flight bumpy. Winter brings occasional Atlantic storms but generally remains flyable. Madrid is one of Europe's more reliable airports for consistent weather operations.

Is turbulence at Madrid dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Madrid?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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E9857
Iberojet
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Iberia
ORY 13:25 Local airbus a321-212 Forecast
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2W2501
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MAD SJU
IB IB381
11:45
Local
MAD YUL
AC AC835
11:45
Local
MAD JFK
DL DL127
11:45
Local
MAD BLQ
FR FR3814
11:50
Local
MAD MXP
UX UX1063 +1
11:50
Local
MAD IBZ
UX UX6025
11:50
Local
MAD ARN
SK SK1582
11:50
Local
MAD CPH
SK SK582
airbus a320-251n
11:50
Local
MAD CTA
FR FR4066
11:55
Local
MAD PEK
CA CA908
11:55
Local
MAD LIM
IB IB125
12:00
Local
MAD CLT
AA AA749
12:00
Local
MAD LIL
V72997
12:00
Local
MAD ATH
A3701
12:00
Local
MAD PMI
IB IB1661
12:00
Local
MAD CCS
PU PU701
12:00
Local
MAD HGH
JD JD606
12:00
Local
MAD LAX
IB IB351
12:00
Local
MAD PMO
FR FR725
12:00
Local
MAD ASW
SM SM3112
12:05
Local
MAD AMS
KL KL1504
12:05
Local
MAD TFN
IB IB1571
12:05
Local
MAD FRA
LH LH1113
12:05
Local
MAD DBV
IB IB947
12:10
Local
MAD AGA
FR FR3430
boeing 737-8as
12:10
Local
MAD LYS
V7 V72661
airbus a320-214
12:15
Local
MAD MEX
IB IB307
airbus a350-941
12:15
Local
MAD MRS
FR FR5338
boeing 737 max 8-200
12:15
Local
MAD CLO
2W 2W2093
airbus a350-941
12:15
Local
MAD SCL
LA LA707
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
12:20
Local
MAD CRL
FR FR5376
boeing 737 max 8-200
12:25
Local
MAD LHR
IB IB717
airbus a320-251n
12:30
Local
MAD SCU
PU PU471
airbus a330-202
12:30
Local
MAD BLQ
MW3814
boeing 737-8as
12:35
Local
MAD ORD
AA AA125
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
12:35
Local
MAD CMN
AT AT973
boeing 737 max 8
12:40
Local
MAD ASW
NE NE5002 +1
airbus a320-211
12:40
Local
MAD LIS
TP TP1013
airbus a320-251n
12:40
Local
MAD CCS
P6 P6191
airbus a330-243
12:40
Local
MAD MXP
W6 W66314
airbus a321-271nx
12:45
Local
MAD ADB
PC PC1530
airbus a320-251n
12:45
Local
MAD LXR
SM SM3108
airbus a320-251n
12:50
Local
MAD TNG
FR FR3876
boeing 737-8as
12:50
Local
MAD BOS
IB IB347
airbus a321-253ny(xlr)
12:55
Local
MAD LCY
BA BA3273
embraer e190sr
12:55
Local
MAD TTU
FR FR2389
boeing 737-8as
13:00
Local
MAD TFN
I2 I21573
airbus a320-214
13:00
Local
MAD XPL
E9 E9805
airbus a350-941
13:00
Local
MAD MLA
MW267
boeing 737 max 8-200
13:00
Local
MAD LPA
I2 I21613
airbus a321-251nx
13:00
Local
MAD ARN
IB IB827
airbus a320-251n
13:05
Local
MAD VCP
AD AD8755
airbus a330-941
13:15
Local
MAD LYS
U2 U24392
airbus a320-214
13:20
Local
MAD ATH
GQ GQ921
airbus a320-251n
13:20
Local
MAD VIE
KE KE8592
boeing 747-8b5f
13:20
Local
MAD SJO
E9 E9857
airbus a350-941
13:25
Local
MAD ORY
IB IB577
airbus a321-212
13:30
Local
MAD SAW
PC PC1100
airbus a321-251nx
13:30
Local
MAD CUN
2W 2W2501
airbus a350-941
13:35
Local
MAD GDL
AM AM39
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
13:35
Local
MAD PMI
UX UX6067
boeing 737-85p
13:40
Local
MAD VVI
OB OB773
airbus a330-243
13:40
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MAD IST
TK TK1358
airbus a321-271nx
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