Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport

LFKC / CLY

Calvi, FR

Last Updated
May 15, 04:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
04:30Z

🌅 Dawn
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
8 kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
2,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1001 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFKC 150430Z AUTO 22008KT 180V260 9999 -RA FEW022/// BKN027/// BKN034/// ///TCU 14/11 Q1001 TEMPO SCT025TCU FEW035CB

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 209 ft
FEW 2,200 ft AGL
SCT 2,500 ft AGL (TCU)
BKN 2,700 ft AGL
BKN 3,400 ft AGL
FEW 3,500 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,409 ft AMSL
SCT (TCU)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,709 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,909 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,609 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,709 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,700 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 8 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2700 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 2,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 03:00Z and 17:00Z. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 10:00Z and 15:00Z.

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
1001 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (209 ft)
Pressure Alt
577 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 507 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFKC 150200Z 1503/1603 20012G22KT 9999 SCT030 SCT060 BKN080 TX19/1511Z TN13/1504Z TEMPO 1503/1517 -SHRA SCT025TCU FEW035CB PROB40 TEMPO 1510/1515 4500 TSRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
10:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 4.5 km
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FKC
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
7,579 ft 131 ft CON 179°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFKC

11,196 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91.5%
MVFR
7.5%
IFR
0.9%
LIFR
0.1%

Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 2°C and 32°C with an average of 14.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 2.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
0.8%
N
13.5%
S
52.3%
W
2%
NE
5.7%
NW
4.3%
SE
4.2%
SW
14.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.6°C
Range: 2°C to 32°C
2°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

October May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 11,196 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFKC
IATA Code: CLY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 209 ft MSL

Location

City: Calvi
Country: FR
Latitude: 42.530422°
Longitude: 8.792984°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 7,579 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport

Overview

Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport serves the coastal region of Corsica, France, situated at an elevation of 209 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 42.530422, 8.792984, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Calvi area, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 94.9% of observations showing good visual flight rules. Wind patterns are consistently from the south (180°) at an average of 7.7 knots, with maximum gusts up to 25 knots. Temperature ranges from 2°C to 32°C, with an average of 15.3°C, offering generally stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The single runway 18/36 extends 7,579 feet and is constructed of concrete. Wind data indicates 100% favorable wind conditions for this runway alignment, with an average crosswind of just 2.7 knots. September, October, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly reliable visual conditions, with visibility averaging 10 statute miles and no significant fog reported in historical data. The consistent southerly winds make approach to runway 18/36 particularly predictable, with minimal wind-related challenges during most operations.

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.