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LFPG/CDG METAR & TAF Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), Île-de-FranceElevation 392 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR20 min old
Ceiling 4,500 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
250@12
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
4,500 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
-250 ft
-642 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2330Z (12:30 AM local) · 20 min old

LFPG is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 12 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 4,500 feet AGL.

WIND
250° at 12 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 4,500 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
10°C / 6°C
50°F / 43°F. 4°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.06 inHg
1017.9 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2300Z (12:00 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (7:00 AM local)

LFPG forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 22Z to 00Z with LIFR possible (LOW CIG, LOW CIG, LOW VIS). Best period is 00Z to 14Z (VFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 13°C expected at 0600Z on day 27.
  • Minimum temperature 8°C expected at 0600Z on day 26.
VFR
BKN0121,200 ft
BKN008800 ft
BKN008800 ft
BKN0121,200 ft
0000Z1:00 AM0600Z7:00 AM1200Z1:00 PM1800Z7:00 PM0000Z1:00 AM0600Z7:00 AM

Codes in this report: CAVOK BECMG BKN PROB30 BR

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›Becoming: ceiling 800 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 250° at 12 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 4,500 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
5 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW08H26H08L26R08R26L09L27R09R27L 250°250°12 kt250°250° 12250°
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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
250° at 12 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 26H12 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
26H
HEAD
12 kt
CROSS
3 kt L
BEST
26R
HEAD
12 kt
CROSS
3 kt L
OK
26L
HEAD
12 kt
CROSS
3 kt L
OK
27R
HEAD
12 kt
CROSS
3 kt L
OK
27L
HEAD
12 kt
CROSS
3 kt L
OK
09R
HEAD
12 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt R
OK
09L
HEAD
12 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt R
OK
08R
HEAD
12 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt R
OK
08H
HEAD
12 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt R
OK
08L
HEAD
12 kt tail
CROSS
3 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

08H/26H
Dimensions
1,444 x 99 ft
Surface
GRASS
08L/26R
Dimensions
13,829 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
08R/26L
Dimensions
8,858 x 197 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
09L/27R
Dimensions
8,858 x 197 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
09R/27L
Dimensions
13,780 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-250 ft
Pressure altitude
252 ft
Field elevation
392 ft MSL
Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Dewpoint
6°C (43°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
1641Z 5:41 PM
Sunrise
0626Z 7:26 AM
Loggable night
1714Z (6:14 PM local) → 0554Z (6:54 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1641Z (5:41 PM local) → 0626Z (7:26 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1741Z (6:41 PM local) → 0526Z (6:26 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

Charles de Gaulle International Airport is in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), Île-de-France. Field elevation 392 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALFPG / CDG
RegionÎle-de-France
CountryFrance
Coordinates49.0090, 2.5541
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

121.15
DE GAULLE APP
APP
136.275
DE GAULLE APP
APP
127.125
DE GAULLE ATIS
ATIS
124.35
DE GAULLE DEP
DEP
118.1
DE GAULLE TRAFFIC
GND
121.6
DE GAULLE GND
GND
126.65
DE GAULLE PREFLIGHT
PFLT
119.25
DE GAULLE TWR
TWR
120.65
DE GAULLE 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.

LFPB Paris-Le Bourget International Airport
5 NM SW
VFR
LFPO Paris-Orly Airport
18 NM SW
VFR
LFPT Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome
21 NM W
VFR
LFPN Toussus-le-Noble Airport
23 NM SW
VFR
LFOB Beauvais-Tillé airport
32 NM NW
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗LFPG on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LFPG have a METAR?
Yes. LFPG has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LFPG have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LFPG; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LFPG?
LFPG sits at 392 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LFPG?
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.