Poitiers-Biard Airport

LFBI / PIS

Poitiers/Biard, FR

Last Updated
May 14, 15:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
15:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
12 kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
18,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1003 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFBI 141530Z AUTO 29012KT 260V320 9999 FEW041/// SCT150/// BKN180/// ///TCU 12/07 Q1003 TEMPO 29020G35KT 2000 TSRA SCT035CB

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 423 ft
SCT 3,500 ft AGL (CB)
FEW 4,100 ft AGL
SCT 15,000 ft AGL
BKN 18,000 ft AGL
SCT (CB)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,923 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,523 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
15,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,423 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
18,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
18,423 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Poitiers-Biard Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 18,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 12 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 12-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 18000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain, Fog. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 12:00Z and 17:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 12:00Z and 03:00Z. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 12:00Z and 19:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1003 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
989 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (423 ft)
Pressure Alt
731 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 473 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD LFBI 141220Z 1412/1512 26014KT 9999 FEW035 BKN040 BKN050 TEMPO 1412/1417 29020G35KT TEMPO 1412/1503 4500 -SHRA BKN025TCU PROB40 TEMPO 1412/1419 2000 TSRA SCT035CB BECMG 1419/1422 32010KT PROB40 TEMPO 1503/1507 0700 FG VV///
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:01Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
19:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 320° 10 kt
03:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+11h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.7 km
Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FBI
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
7,710 ft 148 ft ASP 32°
2.1 kt 11.8 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFBI

11,270 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.6%
MVFR
17.4%
IFR
17.2%
LIFR
12.7%

Poitiers-Biard Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 29.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.8%
NE
11.2%
E
7.3%
SE
5.9%
S
29.9%
SW
18%
W
9.4%
NW
8.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.4°C
Range: -7°C to 30°C
-7°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 8.9%

Best Months for VFR

April March May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 11,270 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Poitiers-Biard Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFBI
IATA Code: PIS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 423 ft MSL

Location

City: Poitiers/Biard
Country: FR
Latitude: 46.587700°
Longitude: 0.306666°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 7,710 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Poitiers-Biard Airport

Overview

Poitiers-Biard Airport serves the Poitiers region in central western France, situated at an elevation of 423 feet above mean sea level. The airport provides medium-level aviation services for the surrounding area, with a single runway 03/21 measuring 7,710 feet in length and constructed of asphalt.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Poitiers-Biard exhibit significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 45.9% of observations. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 30°C, with an average of 9.7°C, creating diverse flying environments throughout the year. Pilots should note that Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Marginal VFR conditions collectively account for 54.1% of observed weather patterns.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location experiences consistent southerly winds with an average speed of 8.3 knots and maximum gusts up to 29 knots. Wind calm conditions are rare, occurring in only 0.8% of observations. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with occasional fog events present in 12.6% of recorded weather conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with wind conditions supportive 100% of the time. The average crosswind is minimal at 3.7 knots, providing relatively straightforward approach and landing conditions. September, October, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations at this airport.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.