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LFLB/CMF METAR & TAF Chambéry Aix les Bains airport

Chambéry, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesElevation 779 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR28 min old
Ceiling 5,000 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
210@14
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
5,000 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
407 ft
-372 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1100Z (12:00 PM local) · 28 min old

LFLB is currently VFR. Winds are from the southwest at 14 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 5,000 feet AGL.

WIND
210° at 14 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 5,000 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
11°C / 7°C
52°F / 45°F. 4°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.00 inHg
1015.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO 9999 FEW OVC

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0800Z (9:00 AM local) · valid to 0900Z (10:00 AM local)

LFLB forecast starts VFR at 09Z. Worst period is 01Z to 08Z with LIFR possible (FG, LOW VIS, FG). Best period is 18Z to 19Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

BKN0454,500 ft
BKN0454,500 ft
BKN0454,500 ft
BKN0454,500 ft
IFR
LIFR
VFR
0900Z10:00 AM1348Z2:48 PM1836Z7:36 PM2324Z12:24 AM0412Z5:12 AM0900Z10:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN OVC TEMPO SCT BECMG PROB30 FG VV

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

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 210° at 14 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 5,000 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
NESW1836 210°210°14 kt210°210° 14210°
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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
210° at 14 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 1812 kt headwind · 8 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
18
HEAD
12 kt
CROSS
8 kt R
BEST
36
HEAD
12 kt tail
CROSS
8 kt L
X-WIND
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

18/36
Dimensions
6,628 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
407 ft
Pressure altitude
699 ft
Field elevation
779 ft MSL
Temperature
11°C (52°F)
Dewpoint
7°C (45°F)
Altimeter
30.00 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
1634Z 5:34 PM
Sunrise
0607Z 7:07 AM
Loggable night
1705Z (6:05 PM local) → 0536Z (6:36 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1634Z (5:34 PM local) → 0607Z (7:07 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1734Z (6:34 PM local) → 0507Z (6:07 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

Chambéry Aix les Bains airport is in Chambéry, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Field elevation 779 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALFLB / CMF
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
CountryFrance
Coordinates45.6381, 5.8802
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

123.7
CHAMBERY APP
APP
124.575
CHAMBERY ATIS
ATIS
118.3
CHAMBERY 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.

LFLP Annecy Meythet airport
20 NM NE
VFR
LFLS Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport
28 NM SW
VFR
LFLL Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
34 NM W
VFR
LSGG Geneva International Airport
37 NM N
VFR
LFLY Lyon Bron Airport
40 NM W
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗LFLB on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LFLB have a METAR?
Yes. LFLB has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LFLB have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LFLB; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LFLB?
LFLB sits at 779 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LFLB?
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.