Brest Bretagne airport

LFRB / BES

Brest, FR

Last Updated
May 15, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
04:00Z

🌅 Dawn
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
6 kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFRB 150400Z AUTO 35006KT 9999 FEW030 BKN060 BKN140 08/06 Q1008 TEMPO 4000 SHRA BKN030TCU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 325 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 3,000 ft AGL (TCU)
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
BKN 14,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,325 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN (TCU)
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,325 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,325 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
14,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,325 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Brest Bretagne airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 6,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 6 knots. Runway 07L/25R is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 8°C (46°F) with a dewpoint of 6°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. 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: Showers Rain, Light Thunderstorm Rain, Light Showers Rain. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 4 to 15 knots. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Showers Rain between 00:00Z and 15:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 00:00Z and 02:00Z. There is a 40% probability of VFR conditions between 09:00Z and 17:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (325 ft)
Pressure Alt
483 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -279 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LFRB 142300Z 1500/1606 36010KT 9999 BKN030 PROB40 TEMPO 1500/1515 4000 SHRA BKN030TCU PROB30 TEMPO 1500/1502 34015G30KT 2000 -TSRA BKN025CB PROB40 TEMPO 1509/1517 35015G25KT BECMG 1522/1524 VRB04KT PROB30 TEMPO 1600/1606 4000 -SHRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
09:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+5h
VFR 350° 15 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FRB
07L ✈️
25R
07R ✈️
25L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07L/25R
Active: 07L
2,297 ft 59 ft ASP 71°
1.0 kt 5.9 kt
80° angle
✈️ 07R/25L
Active: 07R
10,171 ft 148 ft ASP 71°
1.0 kt 5.9 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 - LFRB

11,586 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
31.1%
MVFR
32.2%
IFR
24.3%
LIFR
12.4%

Brest Bretagne airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 31.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 36.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperatures typically range between -4°C and 25°C with an average of 10.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.3%
N
10.4%
S
21.2%
W
15.1%
NE
11.8%
NW
7.8%
SE
7.7%
SW
19.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.5°C
Range: -4°C to 25°C
-4°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.6%

Best Months for VFR

April March December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07L/25R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt
Runway 07R/25L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt

Statistics computed from 11,586 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brest Bretagne airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFRB
IATA Code: BES
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 325 ft MSL

Location

City: Brest
Country: FR
Latitude: 48.447899°
Longitude: -4.418540°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07L/25R
Length: 2,297 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07R/25L
Length: 10,171 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Brest Bretagne airport

Overview

Brest Bretagne Airport serves the northwestern coastal region of Brittany, France, located at an elevation of 325 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with two asphalted runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Brest metropolitan area and surrounding regions. The airport supports diverse aviation operations with its substantial runway lengths and strategic coastal positioning.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Brest Bretagne Airport demonstrate significant variability, with instrument meteorological conditions prevalent. Historical observations indicate that 34.6% of recorded weather periods are Marginal VFR, while pure VFR conditions occur 30.8% of the time. Pilots should anticipate southerly winds averaging 10.5 knots, with potential gusts up to 34 knots, and temperatures ranging from -4°C to 20°C with an average of 10.4°C.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: 07L/25R at 2,297 feet and 07R/25L extending 10,171 feet, providing operational flexibility. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment and consistent average crosswind conditions of 6.5 knots. The coastal location suggests potential for rapidly changing maritime weather patterns, particularly during transitional seasons.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and December represent the most favorable VFR months for operations at Brest Bretagne Airport. Fog occurs in approximately 5.1% of observations, with an average visibility of 10 statute miles. Pilots should prepare for potential reduced visibility and maritime weather influences, particularly during approach and departure phases.

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

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.