Lappeenranta Airport

EFLP / LPP

Lappeenranta, FI

Last Updated
Jul 4, 21:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
21:50Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
10 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
2,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFLP 042150Z AUTO 06010KT 9999 OVC021 15/12 Q1004

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 349 ft
OVC 2,100 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,449 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Lappeenranta Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,100 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 10 knots. Runway 06/24 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2100 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

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

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FLP
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
8,202 ft 197 ft ASP 67°
10.0 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

Weather Statistics - EFLP

13,355 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.5%
MVFR
15%
IFR
14.2%
LIFR
17.3%

Lappeenranta Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 31.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, May, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
9.3%
N
17.3%
S
17.6%
W
11.9%
NE
8.3%
NW
9.4%
SE
7.3%
SW
18.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.2°C
Range: -25°C to 26°C
-25°C 26°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

July May June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 13,355 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lappeenranta Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFLP
IATA Code: LPP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 349 ft MSL

Location

City: Lappeenranta
Country: FI
Latitude: 61.044601°
Longitude: 28.144743°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lappeenranta Airport

Overview

Lappeenranta Airport serves southeastern Finland, located at 61.044601, 28.144743 with an elevation of 349 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Lappeenranta region, situated in a strategically important southeastern Finnish location.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Lappeenranta demonstrate significant variability, with flight rules distributed across VFR (35.1%), MVFR (19.8%), IFR (18.4%), and LIFR (26.6%) categories. Temperature ranges extensively from -22°C to 23°C, with an average of 1.8°C, indicating potential significant thermal and visibility challenges throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (06/24) measuring 8,202 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at 180°, averaging 6.6 knots with occasional gusts up to 21 knots, and rare calm conditions (0.3% occurrence).

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 4.3 knots. Pilots should note September, October, and January offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions, with standard visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (5.5%).

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.