Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

LFBO / TLS

Toulouse/Blagnac, FR

Last Updated
May 14, 18:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
18:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
10 kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFBO 141830Z AUTO 29010KT 9999 -RA ///TCU 10/08 Q1006 TEMPO 28016G28KT SCT018CB BKN020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 499 ft
SCT 1,800 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
SCT (CB)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,299 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,499 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Toulouse-Blagnac Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 10 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,800 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 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, Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 18:00Z and 20:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Rain between 21:00Z and 02:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 02:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
989 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (499 ft)
Pressure Alt
717 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 237 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFBO 141700Z 1418/1524 27012KT 9999 SCT020 BKN035 TEMPO 1418/1420 28016G28KT -SHRA SCT018CB BKN020 BECMG 1420/1422 BKN018 TEMPO 1421/1502 3000 RA BKN012 SCT040TCU TEMPO 1502/1512 -SHRA BKN013 BKN030TCU PROB40 TEMPO 1504/1508 BKN009 BECMG 1512/1514 SCT025 PROB40 TEMPO 1512/1515 30016G28KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
20:00Z BECMG
+2h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
21:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Rain
02:00Z TEMPO
+8h
IFR
Ceiling: 1,300 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FBO
14L
32R ✈️
14R
32L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14L/32R
Active: 32R
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 143°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
✈️ 14R/32L
Active: 32L
11,483 ft 148 ft ASP 143°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFBO

11,268 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.6%
MVFR
19.1%
IFR
11.8%
LIFR
5.5%

Toulouse-Blagnac Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 1.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.4%
NE
2.1%
E
6.4%
SE
26.5%
S
12.7%
SW
4.6%
W
26%
NW
15.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.8°C
Range: -8°C to 32°C
-8°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.2%

Best Months for VFR

October May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14L/32R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 14R/32L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 11,268 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Toulouse-Blagnac Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFBO
IATA Code: TLS
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 499 ft MSL

Location

City: Toulouse/Blagnac
Country: FR
Latitude: 43.629101°
Longitude: 1.363820°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 14L/32R
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14R/32L
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

Overview

Toulouse-Blagnac Airport serves as a critical aviation hub in southwestern France, located in the Haute-Garonne region near Toulouse. As a large airport with substantial runway infrastructure, it supports both commercial passenger operations and significant aerospace manufacturing activity, reflecting Toulouse's important role in European aviation and aerospace industries.

Flying Conditions

Situated at 499 feet mean sea level, the airport experiences moderate elevation characteristics typical of southern French terrain. Pilots can expect generally stable weather conditions, with two substantial parallel runways (14L/32R and 14R/32L) providing operational flexibility across different wind conditions and providing a total available runway length of approximately 21,326 feet.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position at coordinates 43.629101, 1.363820 places it in a relatively flat region with minimal terrain challenges. Both runways are paved with asphalt surfaces, offering consistent and predictable landing characteristics. The substantial runway lengths (9,843 ft and 11,483 ft) accommodate a wide range of aircraft types, from regional carriers to large international passenger and cargo aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Parallel runway configuration allows for efficient arrivals and departures with multiple approach options. Pilots should be prepared for potential crosswind scenarios given the runway orientation of 14/32, which typically indicates winds from northwest to southeast quadrants. The extensive runway lengths provide generous margins for various aircraft performance envelopes and operational requirements.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.