N E S W 237°
24 / 06
RWY 24/06
HDG 237°
LEN 8,858 ft
Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport

Runway 24 at LECH

Runway 24/06 at Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport (LECH) in Castellón de la Plana is a 8,858 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 237°/057°. The runway is 147 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 55 landings and 7 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 1.8% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (1 events). Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 2.6°, touchdowns averaging 4,338 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 110 kt, a 4.9 kt average crosswind component, a 3.2 kt average tailwind.

Last 30 Days
62 Operations
7 Deps / 55 Arrs

Runway 24/06 at Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport (LECH) in Castellón de la Plana is a 8,858 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 237°/057°. The runway is 147 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 55 landings and 7 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 1.8% of arrivals resulting in a go-around (1 events). Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 2.6°, touchdowns averaging 4,338 ft past the threshold, a typical touchdown ground speed of 110 kt, a 4.9 kt average crosswind component, a 3.2 kt average tailwind.

Runway at a Glance

Arrival Volume

55 landings observed on Runway 24 in the last 30 days, alongside 7 departures.

Moderate Go-Around Rate

1.8% of arrivals at Runway 24 result in a go-around (1 in the last 30 days).

Peak Hour

Busiest landing window observed at 10:00 with 14 arrivals on the recent sample.

Average Touchdown Zone

Aircraft touch down on average 4,338 ft from the threshold on Runway 24.

Prevailing Wind & Gust History

Over the past 365 days, winds at LECH have prevailed from the north-northeast (30°), accounting for roughly 18% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 5.1 kt with peak gusts to 62 kt. Strong-wind days are infrequent here.

Light Crosswind Component

Average crosswind on landing is 4.9 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 24 alignment.

Approach Slope

Final-approach slope averages 2.6° on Runway 24, shallower than the standard 3°.

Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance

The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 24 over the last 30 days. Each value is shown only when at least 10 valid samples were available; sparse cells are hidden rather than estimated.

Avg approach slope
2.6°
Avg touchdown GS
110 kts
Avg touchdown zone
4,338 ft
Avg headwind
-3.2 kt

Hourly Landing Distribution

05:00 4 landings
09:00 11 landings
10:00 14 landings
11:00 10 landings
12:00 6 landings
15:00 4 landings
16:00 1 landings

Recent observed landings on Runway 24 grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).

Go-Around Analysis

A go-around occurs when a pilot aborts a landing attempt and initiates a climb to return for another approach. While go-arounds are a normal safety procedure, their frequency and causes provide insight into operational challenges at specific runways. Runway 24 experienced go-arounds in 1.8% of arrivals over the last 30 days (1 events of 56 attempts).

Recent Go-Around Events

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2026-07-11 12:01
Other
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Other
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These events represent normal safety procedures and do not indicate operational deficiencies.

Go-Around Causes Distribution

Other 3 events (100%)

Environmental factors dominate go-around causes, indicating that operational procedures remain sound.

Approach Types and Categories

Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.

Approach Categories Explained

Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.

CAT I
Decision Height: 200 ft
Visibility: 550m
CAT II
Decision Height: 100 ft
Visibility: 300m
CAT III
Decision Height: 0-50 ft
Visibility: 0-200m
Visual
Clear of Clouds
Visibility: 5 km

Wind and Environmental Factors

Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 24 benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.

24-Hour Wind Pattern

15:00
106° at 8 kts, gusting 7 kts
8 kts
09:00
73° at 6 kts, gusting 11 kts
6 kts
10:00
121° at 6 kts, gusting 6 kts
6 kts
11:00
126° at 7 kts, gusting 6 kts
7 kts
12:00
135° at 9 kts, gusting 13 kts
9 kts
05:00
62° at 3 kts, gusting 3 kts
3 kts
16:00
124° at 7 kts, gusting 7 kts
7 kts

Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.

Average Speed
12 kts
Peak Gust
18 kts
Prevailing Direction
237°
Avg Crosswind
8 kts

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About This Data

This analysis covers 62 operations recorded over the past 30 days, derived from global ADS-B flight broadcasts. Coverage may be incomplete in areas with limited ground-station reception, and statistics may vary with weather and traffic volume.