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LIED/DCI METAR & TAF Decimomannu Air Base

Decimomannu, SardiniaElevation 100 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFRMore than 1 hour old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, thunderstorms.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
100@5
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
726 ft
+626 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2106Z (11:06 PM local) · More than 1 hour old

LIED is currently VFR. Winds are from the east at 5 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Reported weather: thunderstorm. Main concerns: Thunderstorm reported (TS). Cumulonimbus reported (SCT020CB).

WIND
100° at 5 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
SCT020CB
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
21°C / 20°C
70°F / 68°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.03 inHg
1016.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
TS, CB
Thunderstorm reported (TS).

Codes in this report: 9999 TS SCT RMK BKN

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REMARKS: DECODED
BKN
unrecognized remark group
BKN200
unrecognized remark group
VIS
unrecognized remark group
MIN
unrecognized remark group
9999
unrecognized remark group
WIND
unrecognized remark group
THR34
unrecognized remark group
10006KT
wind from 100° at 6 kt
WIND
unrecognized remark group
THR16
unrecognized remark group
11007KT
wind from 110° at 7 kt
BLU
unrecognized remark group
TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1700Z (6:00 PM local) · valid to 0300Z (4:00 AM local)

LIED forecast starts VFR at 18Z. Worst period is 23Z to 03Z with MVFR possible. Best period is 18Z to 23Z (VFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period.

VFR
MVFR
1800Z7:00 PM1948Z8:48 PM2136Z10:36 PM2324Z12:24 AM0112Z2:12 AM0300Z4:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW TEMPO SCT

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Severe

›Thunderstorm reported (TS).
›Cumulonimbus reported (SCT020CB).
›METAR is stale (11694 minutes old).

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 100° at 5 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. This report is older than usual, so treat it with caution. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: thunderstorms reported.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms reportedMETAR
Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
2 runways · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW16L34R16R34L 100°100°5 kt100°100° 5100°
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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
100° at 5 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 16L2 kt headwind · 5 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
16L
HEAD
2 kt
CROSS
5 kt L
BEST
16R
HEAD
2 kt
CROSS
5 kt L
OK
34R
HEAD
2 kt tail
CROSS
5 kt R
OK
34L
HEAD
2 kt tail
CROSS
5 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 9,793 ft

H1
Dimensions
70 x 70 ft
Surface
Concrete
Edge lights
PERI
RWY H1

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
726 ft
Pressure altitude
-10 ft
Field elevation
100 ft MSL
Temperature
21°C (70°F)
Dewpoint
20°C (68°F)
Altimeter
30.03 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
1630Z 5:30 PM
Sunrise
0546Z 6:46 AM
Loggable night
1658Z (5:58 PM local) → 0518Z (6:18 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1630Z (5:30 PM local) → 0546Z (6:46 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1730Z (6:30 PM local) → 0446Z (5:46 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

Decimomannu Air Base is in Decimomannu, Sardinia. Field elevation 100 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeMedium airport
ManagerL.A. DEPT OF WATER & POWER
Manager phone(213) 367-2701
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALIED / DCI
SectionalLOS ANGELES
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RIVERSIDE
RegionSardinia
CountryItaly
Coordinates39.3542, 8.9725
Distance from city2 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.75
CAGLIARI APP
APP
27.917
GND
GND
122.1
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.

LIEE Cagliari Elmas Airport
7 NM SE
VFR
LIEA Alghero-Fertilia Airport
83 NM N
VFR
LIEO Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
96 NM N
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ADDITIONAL CONTACT: LADWP ADELANTO CONVERTER STATION; 16800 ASTER RD; ADELANTO, CA 92301. 760-246-1400 CHAD.CLABAUGH@LADWP.COM BERT TORRES ELECTRICAL SERVICES MANAGER LADWP - EHVS 818-771-6181 213-792-9765
›FOR CD CTC JOSHUA APCH AT 661-277-3843.
›PROVIDED PILOTS CTC GEROGE AFB ATCT PRIOR TO ENTERING THE AIRPORT TRAFFIC AREA; PRIVATE USE ONLY; VFR CONDITIONS ONLY; INSTALL LITHTING IF PAD IS USED BETWEEN SS AND SR.
›ADELANTO C.S.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗LIED on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LIED have a METAR?
Yes. LIED has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LIED have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LIED; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LIED?
LIED sits at 100 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LIED?
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.