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LFCK/DCM METAR & TAF Castres Mazamet Airport

Castres, OccitanieElevation 788 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR20 min old
Ceiling 2,600 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
270@3
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
2,600 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
416 ft
-372 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2300Z (12:00 AM local) · 20 min old

LFCK is currently MVFR. Winds are from the west at 3 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 2,600 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 2600 ft agl (mvfr).

WIND
270° at 3 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 2,600 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
13°C / 12°C
55°F / 54°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.24 inHg
1024 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG
Ceiling 2600 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: AUTO 9999 OVC

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1700Z (6:00 PM local) · valid to 0300Z (4:00 AM local)

LFCK forecast starts MVFR at 18Z. Worst period is 02Z to 03Z with LIFR possible (LOW VIS, FG, LOW VIS). Best period is 23Z to 01Z (VFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period.

BKN0161,600 ft
VFR
IFR
LIFR
1800Z7:00 PM1948Z8:48 PM2136Z10:36 PM2324Z12:24 AM0112Z2:12 AM0300Z4:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN TEMPO PROB30 CAVOK BR FG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.
›PROB30 forecast: ceiling 900 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 MVFR, wind from 270° at 3 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 2,600 ft. 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
NESW1432 270°270°3 kt270°270° 3270°
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10 kt
15 kt
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25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
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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
270° at 3 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 322 kt headwind · 2 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
32
HEAD
2 kt
CROSS
2 kt L
BEST
14
HEAD
2 kt tail
CROSS
2 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

14/32
Dimensions
5,988 x 98 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
416 ft
Pressure altitude
468 ft
Field elevation
788 ft MSL
Temperature
13°C (55°F)
Dewpoint
12°C (54°F)
Altimeter
30.24 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
1652Z 5:52 PM
Sunrise
0618Z 7:18 AM
Loggable night
1721Z (6:21 PM local) → 0548Z (6:48 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1652Z (5:52 PM local) → 0618Z (7:18 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1752Z (6:52 PM local) → 0518Z (6:18 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

Castres Mazamet Airport is in Castres, Occitanie. Field elevation 788 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALFCK / DCM
RegionOccitanie
CountryFrance
Coordinates43.5563, 2.2892
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.5
CASTRES INFO
AFIS
123.85
TOULOUSE APP
APP

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.

LFMK Carcassonne Salvaza Airport
20 NM S
MVFR
LFBO Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
40 NM W
MVFR
LFMU Béziers Vias airport
48 NM E
VFR
LFCR Rodez–Aveyron Airport
52 NM N
IFR
LFMP Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport
55 NM SE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗LFCK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LFCK have a METAR?
Yes. LFCK has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LFCK have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LFCK; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LFCK?
LFCK sits at 788 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LFCK?
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.