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MVFRMerville-Calonne Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 6,400 feet and 8 km visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 3 knots.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. 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 4°C (39°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 30 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Showers Rain between 00:00Z and 08:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 08:00Z and 13:00Z. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Showers Rain between 08:00Z and 13:00Z.
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 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.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
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6,037 ft | 98 ft | ASP | 37° |
↑ 2.6 kt
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30° angle
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About Merville-Calonne Airport
Overview
Merville-Calonne Airport serves the Nord region of northern France, situated near the Belgian border. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 61 feet mean sea level, it provides important regional aviation infrastructure for general aviation and potentially commercial regional operations.
Flying Conditions
Located at 50.618401, 2.642240, the airport experiences typical maritime climate conditions characteristic of northern France. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations and moisture-related weather patterns common to this coastal geographical region. The airport's relatively low elevation suggests minimal terrain-induced weather complexities.
Notable Features
The airport features a single runway (04/22) measuring 6,037 feet with an asphalt surface. Its geographic positioning near the French-Belgian border provides strategic aviation access to the northern European transportation network. The moderate runway length accommodates a range of aircraft categories from smaller general aviation to medium-sized regional aircraft.
Approach Considerations
Runway 04/22 offers a straight-in approach aligned with the airport's geographic orientation. Wind conditions will likely influence runway selection, with pilots expected to evaluate prevailing wind direction relative to the runway's 040/220 degree alignment. The airport's low elevation and asphalt surface provide consistent approach conditions across most standard meteorological scenarios.
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