Périgueux-Bassillac Airport

LFBX / PGX

Périgueux/Bassillac, FR

Last Updated
May 15, 08:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
08:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
6 kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
2,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFBX 150830Z AUTO 31006KT 9999 BKN021 BKN026 OVC036 10/07 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 328 ft
BKN 2,100 ft AGL
BKN 2,600 ft AGL
OVC 3,600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,428 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,928 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,928 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Périgueux-Bassillac Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 6 knots. Runway 29 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2100 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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.

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

N
FBX
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
5,741 ft 98 ft ASP 114°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFBX

11,370 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65%
MVFR
19.5%
IFR
8.6%
LIFR
7%

Périgueux-Bassillac Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 36.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 36.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
17.9%
N
2.9%
S
3%
W
14.6%
NE
1.9%
NW
5.3%
SE
7.2%
SW
10.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.3°C
Range: -11°C to 32°C
-11°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 9%

Best Months for VFR

April March May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 11,370 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Périgueux-Bassillac Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFBX
IATA Code: PGX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 328 ft MSL

Location

City: Périgueux/Bassillac
Country: FR
Latitude: 45.198101°
Longitude: 0.815556°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 5,741 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Périgueux-Bassillac Airport

Overview

Périgueux-Bassillac Airport serves the Périgueux region in southwestern France, located at coordinates 45.198101, 0.815556. Situated at an elevation of 328 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Dordogne department. The airport features a single runway (11/29) measuring 5,741 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 59.3% of the time, with marginal VFR and IFR conditions accounting for an additional 30.6% of observations. Wind patterns are characterized by an easterly prevailing direction at 90 degrees, with an average speed of 4.9 knots and maximum gusts up to 20 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -11°C to 32°C, with an average of 9.6°C.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location provides relatively stable flying conditions, with calm wind conditions observed 40.9% of the time. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with fog present in only 12.2% of observations. September, October, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with wind conditions supportive of operations 100% of the time. The average crosswind is minimal at 2.5 knots, providing consistently comfortable approach conditions. Pilots should note the airport's moderate elevation and prepare for potential temperature-related performance considerations during extreme seasonal variations.

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.