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LFCR/RDZ METAR & TAF Rodez–Aveyron Airport

Rodez/Marcillac, OccitanieElevation 1,910 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
IFR29 min old
Ceiling 500 ft, visibility 3 3/4 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
IFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
250@12
steady
VISIBILITY
3 3/4 SM
6 km
CEILING
500 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
1,982 ft
+72 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1600Z (5:00 PM local) · 29 min old

LFCR is currently IFR. Winds are from the west at 12 knots. Visibility is 3 3/4 statute miles. The ceiling is 500 feet AGL. Reported weather: light drizzle. Main concerns: Ceiling 500 ft AGL.

WIND
250° at 12 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
3 3/4 statute miles
6 km, reduced (MVFR).
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 500 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
13°C / 13°C
55°F / 55°F. 0°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.06 inHg
1017.9 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG, LOW VIS
Ceiling 500 ft AGL.

Codes in this report: AUTO OVC

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1412Z (3:12 PM local) · valid to 1200Z (1:00 PM local)

LFCR forecast starts IFR at 14Z. Worst period is 14Z to 15Z with LIFR possible (LOW CIG, GUST, LOW CIG). Best period is 10Z to 12Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

BKN009900 ft
BKN009900 ft
BKN009900 ft · 0.5 SM
BKN009900 ft · 0.5 SM
BKN0141,400 ft
1400Z3:00 PM1824Z7:24 PM2248Z11:48 PM0312Z4:12 AM0736Z8:36 AM1200Z1:00 PM

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

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Conditions are IFR.
›Low ceiling: 500 ft AGL.
›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 IFR, wind from 250° at 12 kt, visibility 3.73 SM, ceiling 500 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
NESW1331 250°250°12 kt250°250° 12250°
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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
250° at 12 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 316 kt headwind · 10 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
31
HEAD
6 kt
CROSS
10 kt L
BEST
13
HEAD
6 kt tail
CROSS
10 kt R
X-WIND
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

13/31
Dimensions
6,693 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
1,982 ft
Pressure altitude
1,770 ft
Field elevation
1,910 ft MSL
Temperature
13°C (55°F)
Dewpoint
13°C (55°F)
Altimeter
30.06 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
1650Z 5:50 PM
Sunrise
0618Z 7:18 AM
Loggable night
1720Z (6:20 PM local) → 0548Z (6:48 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1650Z (5:50 PM local) → 0618Z (7:18 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1750Z (6:50 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

Rodez–Aveyron Airport is in Rodez/Marcillac, Occitanie. Field elevation 1,910 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALFCR / RDZ
RegionOccitanie
CountryFrance
Coordinates44.4079, 2.4827
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

125.375
RODEZ APP
APP
118.125
RODEZ TWR
TWR

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.

LFLW Aurillac airport
29 NM N
IFR
LFCK Castres Mazamet Airport
52 NM S
MVFR
LFSL Brive Souillac airport
57 NM NW
VFR
LFBO Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
67 NM SW
MVFR
LFHP Le Puy-Loudes Airfield
68 NM NE
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗LFCR on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LFCR have a METAR?
Yes. LFCR has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LFCR have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LFCR; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LFCR?
LFCR sits at 1,910 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LFCR?
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.