Flight Simulator Flights at LESU Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport

Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport sits high in the Catalan Pyrenees near La Seu d'Urgell, close to the border with Andorra. At an elevation of 2,628 feet it is one of the loftier aerodromes in this part of Spain, offering a single hard-surfaced runway for visiting pilots. Its mountain setting makes it a distinctive but demanding destination for VFR flying.

Overview

Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport serves the town of La Seu d'Urgell in the Catalan Pyrenees, in the border region shared with Andorra. It is a medium-sized aerodrome by classification, with a single runway, and its high elevation and mountainous surroundings make it a notable and challenging field for pilots flying VFR in the region.

Airspace & Location

The airport lies in Catalunya, Spain, in the area known as La Seu d'Urgell Pyrenees and Andorra, close to the settlements of Montferrer and Castellbò. It is positioned amid the high terrain of the Pyrenees, near the Andorran border, at coordinates 42.3461N, 1.4147E.

Runways

The airport has a single physical runway, 03/21, of 4,169 feet with a hard surface. Both runway directions are lit. There is no ILS available.

Radio & Navigation

Air traffic advisory service is provided by AFIS. The frequency 122.205 MHz operates H24 and is used for air-to-air communications outside advisory service hours. The frequency 131.605 MHz is used during AFIS operating hours. The emergency frequency 121.5 MHz is also available.