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LFLW/AUR METAR & TAF Aurillac airport

Aurillac, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesElevation 2,096 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR21 min old
No ceiling, visibility 4.97 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
240@3
steady
VISIBILITY
4.97 SM
8 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
1,260 ft
-836 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2200Z (11:00 PM local) · 21 min old

LFLW is currently MVFR. Winds are from the southwest at 3 knots. Visibility is 4.97 statute miles. There is no ceiling. The main issue is visibility 4.97 sm (mvfr).

WIND
240° at 3 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
4.97 statute miles
8 km, reduced (MVFR).
CEILING & SKY
FEW004 SCT027
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
6°C / 6°C
43°F / 43°F. 0°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.18 inHg
1022 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW VIS
Visibility 4.97 SM (MVFR).

Codes in this report: AUTO FEW SCT

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1400Z (3:00 PM local) · valid to 0000Z (1:00 AM local)

LFLW forecast starts MVFR at 15Z. Worst period is 15Z to 18Z with LIFR possible (LOW CIG, LOW VIS). Best period is 18Z to 19Z (IFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

BKN0303,000 ft · 3.7 SM
BKN0303,000 ft · 3.7 SM
1500Z4:00 PM1648Z5:48 PM1836Z7:36 PM2024Z9:24 PM2212Z11:12 PM0000Z1:00 AM

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

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.
›Temporarily forecast: ceiling 400 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 240° at 3 kt, visibility 4.97 SM, ceiling none. 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
NESW1533 240°240°3 kt240°240° 3240°
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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 3 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 150 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
15
HEAD
0 kt
CROSS
3 kt R
BEST
33
HEAD
0 kt
CROSS
3 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

15/33
Dimensions
5,577 x 98 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
1,260 ft
Pressure altitude
1,836 ft
Field elevation
2,096 ft MSL
Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Dewpoint
6°C (43°F)
Altimeter
30.18 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
1649Z 5:49 PM
Sunrise
0619Z 7:19 AM
Loggable night
1719Z (6:19 PM local) → 0549Z (6:49 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1649Z (5:49 PM local) → 0619Z (7:19 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1749Z (6:49 PM local) → 0519Z (6:19 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

Aurillac airport is in Aurillac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Field elevation 2,096 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALFLW / AUR
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes
CountryFrance
Coordinates44.8914, 2.4219
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.325
INFO
AFIS

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

Nearby airports

FR-0580 Thérondels Douzalbats Airfield
13 NM E
FR-0663 Le Bruel Airfield
13 NM SW
FR-0673 Calviac Airfield
15 NM W
FR-0927 Conques Airfield
17 NM S
FR-0661 Graissac le Faula Airfield
17 NM SE
FR-0932 Lac de Maury SPB
18 NM SE
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗LFLW on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LFLW have a METAR?
Yes. LFLW has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LFLW have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LFLW; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LFLW?
LFLW sits at 2,096 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LFLW?
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.