Caransebeş Airport

LRCS / CSB

Caransebeş, RO

Last Updated
May 15, 05:00Z

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Weather Source: Timişoara Traian Vuia Airport (LRTR)
Distance: 45nm / 83km from LRCS

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
05:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
9 kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LRTR 150500Z 11009KT 090V160 9999 FEW050CB 12/08 Q1003

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 866 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,866 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Caransebeş Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 5,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 9 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 5,000 ft (CB). Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 5,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 8°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: Light Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions between 01:00Z and 04:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 13:00Z and 19:00Z.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LRTR 142300Z 1500/1524 09007KT CAVOK PROB30 TEMPO 1501/1504 SCT035CB BECMG 1506/1508 18012KT TEMPO 1513/1519 -TSRA SCT050CB BECMG 1518/1520 10006KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 7 kt
Visibility: >10km
06:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 180° 12 kt
13:00Z TEMPO
+8h
MVFR
Light Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RCS
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
6,562 ft 148 ft CON 109°
9.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Caransebeş Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LRCS
IATA Code: CSB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 866 ft MSL

Location

City: Caransebeş
Country: RO
Latitude: 45.420142°
Longitude: 22.252507°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Caransebeş Airport

Overview

Caransebeş Airport (LRCS) is a medium-sized airport located in western Romania, situated near the city of Caransebeş in Caraş-Severin County. The airport's elevation of 866 feet above mean sea level positions it in a moderately elevated terrain region of southwestern Romania.

Flying Conditions

The airport's geographical location suggests potential for variable weather conditions typical of inland Romanian terrain. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations given the airport's elevation and surrounding landscape, with seasonal temperature and wind pattern changes potentially impacting flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a substantial runway 11/29 measuring 6,562 feet in length, constructed with concrete (CON) surface. Its geographic coordinates at 45.420142, 22.252507 place the airport in a region characterized by transitional terrain between plains and mountainous areas.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 provides a significant landing surface suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and wind assessments during approach, considering the airport's elevation and potential localized wind effects characteristic of the southwestern Romanian landscape.

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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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.