Rouen Vallée de Seine Airport

LFOP / URO

Boos, FR

Last Updated
Jul 5, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
08:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
7 kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFOP 050800Z AUTO 29007KT 240V330 9999 OVC014 19/15 Q1026 BECMG FEW024

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 512 ft
OVC 1,400 ft AGL
FEW 2,400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,912 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,912 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Rouen Vallée de Seine Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 7 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1400 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 15°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 9 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan.

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.

QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (512 ft)
Pressure Alt
130 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 733 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFOP 050500Z 0506/0515 29008KT 9999 OVC007 BECMG 0507/0510 FEW024
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:05Z BASE
+0h
IFR 290° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 700 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FOP
04
22 ✈️
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
5,577 ft 148 ft ASP 41°
2.4 kt 6.6 kt
70° angle
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
2,952 ft 262 ft GRASS
3.5 kt 6.1 kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFOP

13,639 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.5%
MVFR
23.6%
IFR
13.8%
LIFR
9.1%

Rouen Vallée de Seine Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 22.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
11.3%
N
8.1%
S
21.6%
W
13.7%
NE
11.9%
NW
5.7%
SE
14.1%
SW
13.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.8°C
Range: -8°C to 38°C
-8°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.1%

Best Months for VFR

April September June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt
Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 13,639 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rouen Vallée de Seine Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFOP
IATA Code: URO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 512 ft MSL

Location

City: Boos
Country: FR
Latitude: 49.384887°
Longitude: 1.179142°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,577 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 05/23
Length: 2,952 ft
Width: 262 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No

About Rouen Vallée de Seine Airport

Overview

Rouen Vallée de Seine Airport is a medium-sized airport located in Boos, France, serving the Normandy region at an elevation of 512 feet MSL. Positioned at coordinates 49.384887, 1.179142, the airport features two runways catering to various aircraft operations, with a primary asphalt runway (04/22) measuring 5,577 feet and a secondary grass runway (05/23) of 2,952 feet.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at LFOP demonstrate significant variability, with VFR conditions predominating at 46% of observations, complemented by MVFR at 27.4%. The airport experiences a temperature range from -8°C to 30°C, with an average of 8.8°C. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at 180°, with an average speed of 9.4 knots and occasional gusts up to 38 knots, presenting potential challenges for pilots during approach and landing.

Notable Features

Both runways offer 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components of 5.5 and 5.8 knots for runways 04/22 and 05/23 respectively. The airport exhibits low fog frequency at 5.6% and maintains excellent average visibility of 10 statute miles, making it relatively accessible throughout the year.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should note September, October, and November as the most favorable VFR months for operations. The consistent wind patterns and low crosswind percentages provide predictable approach conditions. With two runways offering flexible orientation, pilots can select the most suitable runway based on current wind conditions and aircraft performance characteristics.

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.