Rouen Vallée de Seine Airport

LFOP / URO

Boos, FR

Last Updated
May 14, 13:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
13:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
11 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1000 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFOP 141330Z AUTO 33011KT 300V360 9999 FEW029/// SCT034/// BKN084/// ///CB 12/06 Q1000 TEMPO VRB15G25KT 1200 TSRAGS SCT009 BKN014CB

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 512 ft
SCT 900 ft AGL
BKN 1,400 ft AGL (CB)
FEW 2,900 ft AGL
SCT 3,400 ft AGL
BKN 8,400 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,412 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN (CB)
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,912 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,412 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,912 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,912 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Rouen Vallée de Seine Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 11 knots. Runway 04/22 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1400 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,400 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain, Thunderstorm RAGS. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 12:00Z and 19:00Z. There is a 30% probability of LIFR conditions with Thunderstorm RAGS between 12:00Z and 17:00Z.

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 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
1000 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
983 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (512 ft)
Pressure Alt
910 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 673 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFOP 141100Z 1412/1421 33010KT 9999 BKN025 TEMPO 1412/1419 VRB15G25KT 3000 SHRA BKN014 BKN020CB PROB30 TEMPO 1412/1417 1200 TSRAGS SCT009 BKN014CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:44Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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: 04
5,577 ft 148 ft ASP 41°
3.8 kt 10.3 kt
70° angle
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
2,952 ft 262 ft GRASS
1.9 kt 10.8 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 - LFOP

11,326 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48.9%
MVFR
25.1%
IFR
15.3%
LIFR
10.7%

Rouen Vallée de Seine Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 26% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.3%
NE
12.6%
E
10.7%
SE
15.1%
S
23.8%
SW
13.2%
W
11.6%
NW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.2°C
Range: -8°C to 30°C
-8°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.7%

Best Months for VFR

April September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 11,326 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.