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Madrid

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

LEMD
1,937
Flights/Day
06:56
Local Time
Madrid
Timezone
1,998ft
Elevation
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LEMD
MVFR
4°C
Overcast • 5kt • 1009.00"
Observed: 05:00 UTC
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01:00
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21:00 TEMPO
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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 07:00 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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MAD AMS
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boeing 737-8k2
07:00
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MAD PMI
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07:00
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MAD FRA
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airbus a321-271nx
07:00
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airbus a320-214
07:00
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FR FR3876
boeing 737-8as
07:10
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FR FR2948
boeing 737-8as
07:10
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MAD PRG
FR FR2766
boeing 737 max 8-200
07:15
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MAD GVA
IB IB623
airbus a320-251n
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MAD LPA
I2 I21601 +1
airbus a321-251nx
07:20
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MAD VIL
FR FR5056
boeing 737-8as
07:20
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TK TK1360
airbus a321-271nx
07:25
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MAD BRU
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airbus a320-214
07:30
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MAD IBZ
FR FR394
boeing 737 max 8-200
07:30
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MAD LIS
UX UX1159 +1
boeing 737-85p
07:35
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MAD AGP
UX UX5035 +2
boeing 737-8as
07:35
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MAD OPO
UX UX1147 +2
boeing 737-85p
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UX UX7161 +3
boeing 737-85p
07:35
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boeing 737 max 8-200
07:40
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boeing 737-8jp
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AV AV27 +2
boeing 787-8 dreamliner
07:45
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IB IB711 +2
airbus a320-251n
07:45
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MAD VGO
UX UX7308 +4
boeing 737-85p
07:55
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MAD VCE
UX UX1081 +1
boeing 737-85p
08:00
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MAD TFN
NT NT6073
embraer e195-e2
08:00
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MAD LPA
NT NT6017
embraer e195-e2
08:05
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MAD FRA
UX UX1503 +3
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08:05
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UX UX1515 +3
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UX UX9156 +2
boeing 737-8gj
08:05
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MAD AMS
UX UX1091 +5
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
08:05
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MAD BCN
IB IB403 +4
airbus a321-212
08:05
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MAD FCO
UX UX1043 +3
boeing 737-85p
08:05
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MAD PMI
I2 I21651 +1
airbus a321-271nx
08:05
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MAD ALC
UX UX4047 +2
boeing 737-85p
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MAD TFN
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UX UX1065 +3
boeing 737-85p
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mitsubishi crj-1000
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airbus a321-251nx
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airbus a320-251n
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airbus a320-214
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airbus a319-111
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mitsubishi crj-1000
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MAD BRU
UX UX1171 +2
boeing 737 max 8
08:20
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MAD DUB
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airbus a320-216
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I2 I21821
airbus a320-214
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MAD SVQ
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airbus a320-214
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MAD BIO
IB IB429 +3
airbus a321-213
08:25
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MAD OVD
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airbus a320-251n
08:25
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MAD MUC
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airbus a321-271nx
08:30
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08:30
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MAD BCN
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boeing 787-8 dreamliner
08:35
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MAD LGW
UX UX1013 +2
boeing 737 max 8
08:35
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MAD OSL
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airbus a320-251n
08:35
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MAD GRX
IB IB1019 +2
mitsubishi crj-1000
08:35
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MAD LIN
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airbus a320-251n
08:40
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MAD BCN
IB IB405 +4
airbus a320-271n
08:40
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MAD LHR
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airbus a350-941
08:40
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MAD LEI
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mitsubishi crj-1000
08:40
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MAD SDR
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mitsubishi crj-1000
08:40
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MAD BER
I2 I21801 +1
airbus a321-271nx
08:40
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MAD BRU
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airbus a330-243f
08:40
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MAD MLN
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atr 72-600
08:40
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MAD LIS
TP TP1023 +2
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