Cholet Le Pontreau airfield

LFOU / CET

Cholet, FR

Last Updated
May 14, 15:00Z

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Currently using: LFRS
Weather Source: Nantes Atlantique Airport (LFRS)
Distance: 30nm / 56km from LFOU

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
6 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1004 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFRS 141500Z AUTO 27006KT 220V310 9999 FEW026/// SCT120/// ///CB 13/07 Q1004 TEMPO 33020G35KT 2000 TSRA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 443 ft
FEW 2,600 ft AGL
SCT 12,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,043 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,443 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Cholet Le Pontreau airfield is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 12,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 6 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,600 ft, scattered at 12,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 28 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, Showers Rain. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 6 to 20 knots. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 14:00Z and 22:00Z. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 14:00Z and 19:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 10:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
1004 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
989 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (443 ft)
Pressure Alt
721 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 587 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD LFRS 141445Z 1414/1518 30014KT 9999 SCT040 BKN060 BKN070 TEMPO 1414/1422 33020G35KT 4500 -SHRA BKN030CB PROB40 TEMPO 1414/1419 2000 TSRA BKN030CB BECMG 1504/1506 36006KT TEMPO 1510/1512 SHRA BKN040TCU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 14 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 6,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FOU
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
4,528 ft 98 ft ASP 25°
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cholet Le Pontreau airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFOU
IATA Code: CET
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 443 ft MSL

Location

City: Cholet
Country: FR
Latitude: 47.082100°
Longitude: -0.877064°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,528 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cholet Le Pontreau airfield

Cholet Le Pontreau airfield (LFOU/CET) is located in Cholet, FR at an elevation of 443 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 4,528 feet.

Airport Overview

Cholet Le Pontreau airfield serves Cholet in FR. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (03/21) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 4,528 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from LFOU, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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.