Lille Airport

LFQQ / LIL

Lesquin, FR

Last Updated
May 14, 20:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
20:30Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
4 kt
330°
4 km
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1001 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFQQ 142030Z AUTO 33004KT CAVOK 07/05 Q1001 TEMPO 4000 SHRA BKN014 BKN020TCU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 157 ft
BKN 1,400 ft AGL
BKN 2,000 ft AGL (TCU)
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,557 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN (TCU)
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,157 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Lille Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,400 feet and 4 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 4 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 1400 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 2,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 5°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 30 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 20:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Showers Rain between 20:00Z and 08:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 08:00Z and 13:00Z.

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
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (157 ft)
Pressure Alt
525 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -397 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LFQQ 141700Z 1418/1524 04006KT 9999 BKN025 TEMPO 1418/1420 VRB15G25KT 3000 SHRA BKN014 BKN020CB PROB30 TEMPO 1420/1508 4000 SHRA BKN014 BKN020TCU TEMPO 1508/1513 4000 SHRA BKN014 BKN020TCU PROB40 TEMPO 1508/1513 2000 SHRA BKN012 BKN018CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:44Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 40° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
08:00Z TEMPO
+12h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,400 ft
Showers Rain
08:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+12h
IFR
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FQQ
01 ✈️
19
08
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
5,184 ft 98 ft ASP 15°
3.1 kt 2.6 kt
40° angle
08/26 9,268 ft 148 ft ASP 78°
1.2 kt 3.8 kt
108° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFQQ

11,275 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
45.9%
MVFR
23.4%
IFR
19.1%
LIFR
11.6%

Lille Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 45.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 30.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 1.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.6%
NE
11.8%
E
7.7%
SE
15.2%
S
26.8%
SW
12.6%
W
11.4%
NW
4.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.3°C
Range: -6°C to 29°C
-6°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 8.6%

Best Months for VFR

April September May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt

Statistics computed from 11,275 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lille Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFQQ
IATA Code: LIL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 157 ft MSL

Location

City: Lesquin
Country: FR
Latitude: 50.563332°
Longitude: 3.086886°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,184 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 9,268 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lille Airport

Overview

Lille Airport serves the metropolitan area of Lille in northern France, located in Lesquin at an elevation of 157 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with two asphalted runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variable weather conditions, with VFR conditions predominating at 42% of observations. Winter temperatures can drop to -6°C, while summer peaks reach 29°C, with an average temperature of 8.9°C. Fog occurs in 8.2% of observations, and visibility typically remains excellent at an average of 10 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: 01/19 at 5,184 feet and 08/26 at 9,268 feet, providing flexible operational capabilities. Both runways demonstrate consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. The prevailing wind from the south (180°) occurs at an average speed of 9 knots, with occasional gusts up to 34 knots.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January offer the most favorable VFR conditions for arrivals and departures. Crosswind components are moderate, averaging 4.6 knots on runway 01/19 and 6.6 knots on runway 08/26. Pilots should be prepared for potential wind variations and maintain situational awareness during approach and landing.

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.