WxDecoder

ELLX/LUX METAR & TAF Luxembourg-Findel International Airport

Luxembourg, LuxembourgElevation 1,234 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR19 min old
Ceiling and visibility OK.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
CAVOK
WIND
240@9
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
524 ft
-710 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2220Z (11:20 PM local) · 19 min old

ELLX is currently VFR. Winds are from the southwest at 9 knots. Ceiling and visibility are OK (CAVOK).

WIND
240° at 9 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CAVOK
Vis 10 km+, no cloud below 5,000 ft.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
7°C / 5°C
45°F / 41°F. 2°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.97 inHg
1014.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: CAVOK

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1700Z (6:00 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (1:00 AM local)

ELLX forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Worst period is 05Z to 09Z with LIFR possible (LOW VIS, FG, LOW CIG). Best period is 20Z to 03Z (VFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period.

VFR
IFR
LIFR
VFR
1800Z7:00 PM0000Z1:00 AM0600Z7:00 AM1200Z1:00 PM1800Z7:00 PM0000Z1:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW BECMG TEMPO BR FG VV BKN

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›PROB40 forecast: ceiling 200 ft AGL.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 240° at 9 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling CAVOK. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0624 240°240°9 kt240°240° 9240°
READING THE BARB · SWIPE FOR MORE →
Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
240° at 9 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 249 kt headwind · no crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
24
HEAD
9 kt
CROSS
calm
BEST
06
HEAD
9 kt tail
CROSS
calm
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

06/24
Dimensions
13,123 x 148 ft
Surface
ASPHALT
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
524 ft
Pressure altitude
1,184 ft
Field elevation
1,234 ft MSL
Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Dewpoint
5°C (41°F)
Altimeter
29.97 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1625Z 5:25 PM
Sunrise
0613Z 7:13 AM
Loggable night
1658Z (5:58 PM local) → 0540Z (6:40 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1625Z (5:25 PM local) → 0613Z (7:13 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1725Z (6:25 PM local) → 0513Z (6:13 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Luxembourg-Findel International Airport is in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Field elevation 1,234 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAELLX / LUX
RegionLuxembourg
CountryLuxembourg
Coordinates49.6268, 6.2121
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.885
Luxembourg Approach
APP
134.755
ATIS
ATIS
118.105
Luxembourg Tower
TWR
118.105
Homer
VDF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

ETAD Spangdahlem Air Base
28 NM NE
VFR
LFJL Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport
39 NM S
VFR
EDDR Saarbrücken Airport
43 NM SE
VFR
EDFH Frankfurt-Hahn Airport
45 NM NE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗ELLX on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does ELLX have a METAR?
Yes. ELLX has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does ELLX have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for ELLX; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at ELLX?
ELLX sits at 1,234 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for ELLX?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.