Vannes-Meucon Airport

LFRV / VNE

Vannes/Meucon, FR

Last Updated
May 15, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
8 kt
360°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFRV 150700Z AUTO 36008KT CAVOK 09/08 Q1008

Weather Briefing

VFR

Vannes-Meucon Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 8 knots. Runway 04/22 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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.

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

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FRV
04 ✈️
22
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
5,020 ft 148 ft ASP 39°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
3,363 ft 197 ft GRS 82°
1.4 kt 7.9 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 - LFRV

10,916 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.5%
MVFR
19.2%
IFR
9.6%
LIFR
12.7%

Vannes-Meucon Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 22.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.3%
NE
14.8%
E
7.7%
SE
6.8%
S
21.1%
SW
14.6%
W
15.6%
NW
5.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.4°C
Range: -5°C to 28°C
-5°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.6%

Best Months for VFR

April May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 10,916 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Vannes-Meucon Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFRV
IATA Code: VNE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 446 ft MSL

Location

City: Vannes/Meucon
Country: FR
Latitude: 47.723301°
Longitude: -2.718560°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,020 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 3,363 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Vannes-Meucon Airport

Overview

Vannes-Meucon Airport serves the Vannes region in Brittany, France, positioned at 47.723301, -2.718560 with an elevation of 446 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport features two runways: a 5,020-foot asphalt runway (04/22) and a 3,363-foot grass runway (08/26), supporting a variety of general aviation and regional operations.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data reveals predominantly VFR conditions at 57.9%, with MVFR and IFR conditions occurring 19.3% and 9.7% of the time respectively. The airport experiences a moderate maritime climate with temperatures ranging from -5°C to 23°C, and an average temperature of 10.1°C. Southerly winds prevail at an average of 8.1 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 25 knots.

Notable Features

Located in the Brittany region, the airport sits at a moderate elevation of 446 feet MSL with two distinctly different runway surfaces. The primary runway (04/22) is asphalt, while the secondary runway (08/26) is grass, providing operational flexibility. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrence at 4.8% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 04/22 experiencing an average crosswind of 4.2 knots and Runway 08/26 averaging 5.5 knots. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months, offering optimal approach conditions for pilots utilizing this regional airport.

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.