Frosinone Air Base

LIRH

Frosinone, IT

Last Updated
May 14, 17:55Z

Military Airport

Restricted

Aeroporto militare dell'Aeronautica Militare. L'accesso civile è generalmente limitato.

Access Notes:

Aeronautica Militare bases generally restricted

Consult official AIP (Italy AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 6 hours ago
17:55Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
5 kt
270°
8 km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIRH 141755Z 27005KT 8000 BKN030 17/07 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 0 ft
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,000 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Frosinone Air Base is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,000 feet and 8 km visibility. Note: This observation is 5.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 5 knots. Runway 34 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 3000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 15:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LIRH 141400Z 1415/1424 16010KT 6000 SCT025 SCT035 TEMPO 1415/1418 5000 SHRA FEW020CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:35Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IRH
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
4,695 ft 0 ft UNK
1.7 kt 4.7 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LIRH

3,711 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54.9%
MVFR
24.1%
IFR
13.1%
LIFR
7.9%

Frosinone Air Base is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 21% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 4.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 4.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 15.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.3%
NE
8.5%
E
10%
SE
17.1%
S
16.4%
SW
8.1%
W
10.7%
NW
8.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.9°C
Range: -4°C to 31°C
-4°C 31°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

April September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,711 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Frosinone Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LIRH
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 0 ft MSL

Location

City: Frosinone
Country: IT
Latitude: 41.648537°
Longitude: 13.294573°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 4,695 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Frosinone Air Base

Frosinone Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the IT AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Frosinone Air Base (LIRH) is located in Frosinone, IT . The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 4,695 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 54.9% of the time based on 3,711 observations, LIRH requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 21% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LIRH come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 4.1 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (15.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -4°C (25°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 13.9°C (57°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.86 to 10.3 inHg (334-349 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,711 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.