Strasbourg Airport

LFST / SXB

Strasbourg, FR

Last Updated
May 14, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
13 kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1001 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFST 141200Z AUTO 25013KT 220V280 9999 -RA SCT033/// BKN043/// BKN052/// ///TCU 10/06 Q1001 TEMPO 29017G30KT TSRA FEW030CB BKN040

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 505 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 3,300 ft AGL
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 4,300 ft AGL
BKN 5,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,505 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,805 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,505 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,805 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,705 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Strasbourg Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 13 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain, Light Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 12:00Z and 19:00Z. There is a 30% probability of VFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 12:00Z and 18:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 19:00Z and 08:00Z.

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
1001 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
984 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (505 ft)
Pressure Alt
873 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 394 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFST 141109Z 1412/1512 24008KT 9999 SCT030 BKN060 TEMPO 1412/1419 30015KT 5000 SHRA FEW030CB BKN040 PROB30 TEMPO 1412/1418 29017G30KT TSRA TEMPO 1419/1508 -SHRA SCT030TCU PROB30 TEMPO 1506/1508 BKN013 TEMPO 1508/1512 32012KT 5000 SHRA FEW020CB BKN030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
19:00Z TEMPO
+7h
MVFR
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FST
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 48°
12.2 kt 4.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFST

11,295 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58%
MVFR
12.9%
IFR
14%
LIFR
15.2%

Strasbourg Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 29.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 19.4% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are April, May, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 5%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.1%
NE
13.9%
E
1.8%
SE
3%
S
26.5%
SW
13.8%
W
7.4%
NW
8.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.2°C
Range: -10°C to 32°C
-10°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 19.4%

Best Months for VFR

April May March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 11,295 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Strasbourg Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFST
IATA Code: SXB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 505 ft MSL

Location

City: Strasbourg
Country: FR
Latitude: 48.538300°
Longitude: 7.628230°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Strasbourg Airport

Overview

Strasbourg Airport serves the Alsace region in northeastern France, located near the German border. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 505 feet MSL, it supports regional commercial and general aviation operations in a strategically important European transportation corridor.

Flying Conditions

Pilots should anticipate variable weather conditions, with VFR prevailing 47.7% of the time and significant potential for instrument conditions. Winter temperatures can drop to -10°C, while summer peaks reach 32°C, creating diverse meteorological challenges. Fog is present 22.2% of observations, suggesting careful preflight weather planning is essential.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 05/23, measuring 7,874 feet with an asphalt surface. Winds predominantly originate from the south (180°) at an average of 6.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 28 knots. The airport experiences calm wind conditions 5.7% of the time, which may affect takeoff and landing strategies.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of just 3.4 knots. September, October, and November offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions for pilots. Approach planning should account for potential visibility restrictions and potential instrument meteorological conditions.

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.