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MVFRAngoulême Brie-Champniers airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,400 feet and 8 km visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the west (260°) at 16 knots. Runway 28 is favored with a 15-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 15°C (59°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: Showers Rain, Rain, Light Rain, Mist. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 12:00Z and 18:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Rain between 18:00Z and 00:00Z. There is a 30% probability of LIFR conditions with Light Rain between 00:00Z and 06:00Z.
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 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.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
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5,938 ft | 148 ft | ASP | 97° |
↑ 15.0 kt
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↔ 5.5 kt
20° angle
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Weather Statistics - LFBU
10,985 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 21.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, October.
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Statistics computed from 10,985 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airport - Airport Information
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About Angoulême Brie-Champniers airport
Overview
Angoulême Brie-Champniers airport serves the Charente region in southwestern France, located near the city of Angoulême. As a medium-sized airport situated at 436 feet above mean sea level, it provides regional aviation services with a single asphalt runway measuring 5,938 feet in length.
Flying Conditions
The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 57.8% of the time, with marginal VFR and IFR conditions covering an additional 32% of observations. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 32°C, with an average of 10.2°C, suggesting significant seasonal variations that pilots should anticipate. Visibility consistently remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of restricted visibility.
Notable Features
Positioned at coordinates 45.729198, 0.221456, the airport features consistent southeastern wind patterns with an average speed of 7.1 knots and occasional gusts up to 22 knots. Calm wind conditions occur only 2.3% of the time, indicating predictable wind characteristics that pilots can reliably plan around. Fog is present in 7.8% of observations, which could marginally impact flight operations.
Approach Considerations
Runway 10/28 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 5.4 knots. September, October, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should expect southeast winds and plan approaches accordingly, with high probability of stable landing conditions.
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