Lyon Bron Airport

LFLY / LYN

Chassieu, Lyon, FR

Last Updated
May 15, 03:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
03:30Z

🌅 Dawn
IFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
3 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1001 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFLY 150330Z AUTO 24003KT 9999 BKN028/// OVC036/// ///TCU 08/06 Q1001 TEMPO 4500 RADZ BKN005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 659 ft
BKN 500 ft AGL
BKN 2,800 ft AGL
OVC 3,600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,159 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,459 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,259 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Lyon Bron Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 500 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 6°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 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 Rain, RADZ, Showers Rain, Thunderstorm RAGS, Light Showers Rain. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 5 to 20 knots. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with RADZ between 03:00Z and 09:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions between 03:00Z and 07:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 10:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. 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.

QNH
1001 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
979 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (659 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,027 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 345 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFLY 142300Z 1500/1524 19005KT 9999 BKN050 BECMG 1500/1503 35008KT -RA OVC035 TEMPO 1503/1509 4500 RADZ BKN010 PROB30 TEMPO 1503/1507 BKN005 BECMG 1509/1510 NSW TEMPO 1510/1518 35015G25KT 4000 SHRA FEW035CB BKN040TCU PROB30 TEMPO 1512/1516 33020G30KT 2000 TSRAGS PROB40 TEMPO 1518/1524 -SHRA FEW045TCU BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
09:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR
10:00Z TEMPO
+6h
IFR 350° 15 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Showers Rain
12:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+8h
IFR 330° 20 kt
Visibility: 2 km
Thunderstorm RAGS

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FLY
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
5,971 ft 148 ft ASP 163°
0.5 kt 3.0 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 - LFLY

11,253 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.5%
MVFR
17.8%
IFR
10%
LIFR
6.7%

Lyon Bron Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 12.4% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 6.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.6%
N
20.2%
S
28.3%
W
4%
NE
3.8%
NW
13.1%
SE
12.8%
SW
3.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.9°C
Range: -7°C to 31°C
-7°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 12.4%

Best Months for VFR

April March May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 11,253 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lyon Bron Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFLY
IATA Code: LYN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 659 ft MSL

Location

City: Chassieu, Lyon
Country: FR
Latitude: 45.727947°
Longitude: 4.943991°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 5,971 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lyon Bron Airport

Overview

Lyon Bron Airport serves the Lyon metropolitan area in southeastern France, located in Chassieu near the city of Lyon. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 659 feet MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport supports various aviation activities with its single runway 16/34, which measures 5,971 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Lyon Bron are predominantly VFR, with 55% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -7°C to 31°C with an average of 9.2°C. September, October, and November offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions, while winter and early spring present more challenging meteorological environments.

Notable Features

The airport experiences predominantly southerly winds at an average speed of 6.9 knots, with occasional gusts up to 29 knots. Wind conditions are calm 6.6% of the time, which provides relatively stable approach and departure scenarios. The runway alignment allows for 100% favorable wind coverage, with an average crosswind component of just 2.4 knots.

Approach Considerations

Visibility at Lyon Bron is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with fog occurring in only 13.6% of observations. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility during winter months, though complete low instrument flight rules (LIFR) conditions are rare, occurring in less than 10% of meteorological reports. Runway 16/34 offers consistent wind alignment, facilitating predictable landing and takeoff 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.