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LRBV/GHV METAR & TAF Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport

Brașov (Ghimbav), Braşov CountyElevation 1,740 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
IFR18 min old
No ceiling, visibility 2.61 SM, mist.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
IFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
220@4
steady
VISIBILITY
2.61 SM
4.2 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
585 ft
-1,155 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0230Z (4:30 AM local) · 18 min old

LRBV is currently IFR. Winds are from the southwest at 4 knots. Visibility is 2.61 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Reported weather: mist. Main concerns: Visibility 2.61 SM.

WIND
220° at 4 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
2.61 statute miles
4.2 km, low (IFR).
CEILING & SKY
NCD
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
2°C / 1°C
36°F / 34°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.94 inHg
1013.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
BR, LOW VIS
Mist reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO BR

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0200Z (4:00 AM local) · valid to 1200Z (2:00 PM local)

LRBV forecast starts VFR at 03Z. Worst period is 03Z to 06Z with IFR possible (LOW CIG). Best period is 06Z to 10Z (VFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

IFR
VFR
0300Z5:00 AM0448Z6:48 AM0636Z8:36 AM0824Z10:24 AM1012Z12:12 PM1200Z2:00 PM

Codes in this report: CAVOK TEMPO BR BKN BECMG

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Severe

›Conditions are IFR.
›Low visibility: 2.61 SM.
›Mist reported.
›Temporarily forecast: ceiling 500 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 IFR, wind from 220° at 4 kt, visibility 2.61 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: low visibility.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Low visibilityMETAR
Visibility 2.61 SM. Conditions may be unsuitable for VFR; review IFR options and alternates.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for LRBV. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

03/21
Dimensions
9,252 x 148 ft
Surface
CONC
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
585 ft
Pressure altitude
1,720 ft
Field elevation
1,740 ft MSL
Temperature
2°C (36°F)
Dewpoint
1°C (34°F)
Altimeter
29.94 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
1516Z 5:16 PM
Sunrise
0448Z 6:48 AM
Loggable night
1546Z (5:46 PM local) → 0418Z (6:18 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1516Z (5:16 PM local) → 0448Z (6:48 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1616Z (6:16 PM local) → 0348Z (5:48 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

Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport is in Brașov (Ghimbav), Braşov County. Field elevation 1,740 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALRBV / GHV
RegionBraşov County
CountryRomania
Coordinates45.7056, 25.5229
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
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.

LRSB Sibiu International Airport
60 NM W
VFR
LRTM Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport
65 NM NW
MVFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗LRBV on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LRBV have a METAR?
Yes. LRBV has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LRBV have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LRBV; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LRBV?
LRBV sits at 1,740 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LRBV?
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.