Beauvais Tillé airport

LFOB / BVA

Beauvais, FR

Last Updated
May 14, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
7 kt
320°
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1002 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFOB 142300Z AUTO 32007KT 9999 FEW031 SCT140 03/03 Q1002 TEMPO 4000 SHRA BKN030TCU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 359 ft
BKN 3,000 ft AGL (TCU)
FEW 3,100 ft AGL
SCT 14,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN (TCU)
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,359 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,459 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
14,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,359 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Beauvais Tillé airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 7 knots. Runway 31 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 3°C (37°F) with a dewpoint of 3°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. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 18:00Z and 21:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Showers Rain between 21:00Z and 09:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 09:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
1002 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (359 ft)
Pressure Alt
697 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -657 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFOB 141700Z 1418/1518 32009KT 9999 BKN025 TEMPO 1418/1421 VRB15G25KT 3000 SHRA BKN014 BKN020CB PROB30 TEMPO 1421/1509 4000 SHRA BKN030TCU TEMPO 1509/1515 4000 SHRA BKN030TCU PROB30 TEMPO 1509/1515 2000 SHRA BKN014 BKN020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:22Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 320° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
09:00Z TEMPO
+10h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Showers Rain
09:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+10h
IFR
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 1,400 ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FOB
04
22
12
30 ✈️
13R
31L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 3,625 ft 98 ft ASP 42°
1.0 kt 6.9 kt
82° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
7,972 ft 148 ft ASP 125°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
13R/31L 0 ft 0 ft UNK
5.4 kt 4.5 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 - LFOB

11,245 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
44.8%
MVFR
23.2%
IFR
18.4%
LIFR
13.6%

Beauvais Tillé airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 44.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 32% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -9°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, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
9%
NE
10.2%
E
10.5%
SE
12.9%
S
17.2%
SW
15.7%
W
13%
NW
9.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 9°C
Range: -9°C to 31°C
-9°C 31°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

April September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt
Runway 13R/31L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 11,245 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Beauvais Tillé airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFOB
IATA Code: BVA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 359 ft MSL

Location

City: Beauvais
Country: FR
Latitude: 49.454399°
Longitude: 2.112780°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 3,625 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 7,972 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13R/31L
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Beauvais Tillé airport

Overview

Beauvais Tillé airport serves the Hauts-de-France region, located approximately 85 kilometers north of Paris. As a medium-sized airport with three runways, it supports commercial, charter, and potentially military aviation operations. The airport sits at an elevation of 359 feet above mean sea level, situated in a relatively flat geographical area.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variable weather conditions throughout the year, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions occurring 41.9% of the time. The airport experiences a wide temperature range from -9°C to 31°C, with an average temperature of 8.8°C. Wind patterns are predominantly from the south at an average speed of 8.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots and calm conditions 1.9% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two primary paved runways: 04/22 at 3,625 feet and 12/30 at 7,972 feet. A third runway (13R/31L) is noted but with unspecified characteristics. The airport's location offers relatively consistent wind conditions, with both primary runways showing 100% favorable wind alignments and modest average crosswind components of 4.5 to 5.7 knots.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January offer the best visual flight conditions based on historical meteorological data. Pilots should anticipate minimal visibility restrictions, with an average visibility of 10 statute miles and fog present only 12.5% of the time. The substantial length of runway 12/30 provides flexibility for most aircraft types, and the consistent wind patterns allow for predictable approach and departure planning.

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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Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.