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LHSM/SOB METAR & TAF Hévíz–Balaton Airport

Sármellék, Zala CountyElevation 408 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
LIFR25 min old
Ceiling 200 ft, visibility 1.93 SM, mist.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
LIFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
280@7
steady
VISIBILITY
1.93 SM
3.1 km
CEILING
200 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
-646 ft
-1,054 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0545Z (6:45 AM local) · 25 min old

LHSM is currently LIFR. Winds are from the west at 7 knots. Visibility is 1.93 statute miles. The ceiling is 200 feet AGL. Reported weather: mist. Main concerns: Ceiling 200 ft AGL. Visibility 1.93 SM.

WIND
280° at 7 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
1.93 statute miles
3.1 km, low (IFR).
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 200 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
7°C / 7°C
45°F / 45°F. 0°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.12 inHg
1020 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
BR, LOW CIG, LOW VIS
Mist reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO BR VV

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0515Z (6:15 AM local) · valid to 1500Z (4:00 PM local)

LHSM forecast starts VFR at 06Z. Worst period is 06Z to 08Z with LIFR possible (FG, LOW VIS, FG). Best period is 09Z to 11Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

LIFR
VFR
0600Z7:00 AM0748Z8:48 AM0936Z10:36 AM1124Z12:24 PM1312Z2:12 PM1500Z4:00 PM

Codes in this report: CAVOK TEMPO BR SCT FG VV BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Severe

›Conditions are LIFR.
›Low ceiling: 200 ft AGL.
›Low visibility: 1.93 SM.
›Mist reported.
›PROB40 forecast: ceiling 100 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 LIFR, wind from 280° at 7 kt, visibility 1.93 SM, ceiling 200 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: low visibility.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Low visibilityMETAR
Visibility 1.93 SM. Conditions may be unsuitable for VFR; review IFR options and alternates.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1634 280°280°7 kt280°280° 7280°
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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
280° at 7 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 343 kt headwind · 6 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
34
HEAD
3 kt
CROSS
6 kt L
BEST
16
HEAD
3 kt tail
CROSS
6 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

16/34
Dimensions
8,202 x 197 ft
Surface
CON
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-646 ft
Pressure altitude
208 ft
Field elevation
408 ft MSL
Temperature
7°C (45°F)
Dewpoint
7°C (45°F)
Altimeter
30.12 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
1546Z 4:46 PM
Sunrise
0525Z 6:25 AM
Loggable night
1617Z (5:17 PM local) → 0454Z (5:54 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1546Z (4:46 PM local) → 0525Z (6:25 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1646Z (5:46 PM local) → 0425Z (5:25 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

Hévíz–Balaton Airport is in Sármellék, Zala County. Field elevation 408 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALHSM / SOB
RegionZala County
CountryHungary
Coordinates46.6864, 17.1591
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

127.6
INFO
AFIS
127.6
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

Nearby airports

HU-0027 Zalacsány Airfield
7 NM N
HU-0012 Cserszegtomaj-Hévíz Airfield
8 NM N
LHZK Zalakaros Airfield
8 NM S
HU-0014 Balatonkeresztúr Airfield
10 NM E
HU-0031 Balatonederics Airfield
11 NM NE
HU-0030 Tapolca Airfield
15 NM NE
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗LHSM on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LHSM have a METAR?
Yes. LHSM has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LHSM have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LHSM; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LHSM?
LHSM sits at 408 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LHSM?
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.