Limoges Airport

LFBL / LIG

Limoges/Bellegarde, FR

Last Updated
May 14, 18:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
18:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
4 kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1003 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFBL 141830Z AUTO 29004KT 250V310 9999 FEW042/// SCT049/// BKN066/// ///TCU 07/06 Q1003 TEMPO 3000 RA BKN010 BKN020TCU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,300 ft
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 2,000 ft AGL (TCU)
FEW 4,200 ft AGL
SCT 4,900 ft AGL
BKN 6,600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,300 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN (TCU)
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,300 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,500 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,200 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,900 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Limoges Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 6,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 2,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Rain, Light RADZ, Fog, Mist. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Rain between 18:00Z and 00:00Z. There is a 30% probability of LIFR conditions with Light RADZ between 21:00Z and 06:00Z. There is a 30% probability of LIFR conditions with Fog between 03:00Z and 07:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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
1003 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
960 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,300 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,608 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 960 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD LFBL 141816Z 1418/1518 29010KT 9999 BKN030 TEMPO 1418/1424 3000 RA BKN010 BKN020TCU PROB30 TEMPO 1421/1506 1500 -RADZ BKN002 PROB30 1503/1507 0400 FG VV/// TEMPO 1507/1509 2000 BR BKN003 TEMPO 1509/1511 BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:02Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
21:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
LIFR
Visibility: 1.5 km
Ceiling: 200 ft
Light RADZ
03:00Z PROB30
+8h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.4 km
Fog
07:00Z TEMPO
+12h
LIFR
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FBL
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 34°
0.7 kt 3.9 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 - LFBL

11,453 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
46.8%
MVFR
12.6%
IFR
18.9%
LIFR
21.6%

Limoges Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 46.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 40.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 19.3% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.6%
NE
14.9%
E
9.9%
SE
13.1%
S
20.1%
SW
12.7%
W
11.8%
NW
6.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.8°C
Range: -7°C to 29°C
-7°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 19.3%

Best Months for VFR

April March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 11,453 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Limoges Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFBL
IATA Code: LIG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,300 ft MSL

Location

City: Limoges/Bellegarde
Country: FR
Latitude: 45.862801°
Longitude: 1.179440°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Limoges Airport

Overview

Limoges Airport serves the Limousin region in central France, situated at an elevation of 1300 ft MSL near the city of Limoges. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway (03/21) measuring 8202 feet, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for regional and general aviation operations in this part of France.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Limoges Airport demonstrate significant variability, with only 42.7% of observations reporting standard VFR conditions. Pilots should anticipate challenging weather, with 44.8% of observations showing IFR or LIFR conditions. Temperature ranges widely from -7°C to 29°C, and fog occurs in 21.9% of observations, requiring careful pre-flight weather planning.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (03/21) is asphalted and aligned to capitalize on the prevailing southerly winds, which average 7.2 knots. Wind conditions are generally moderate, with calm periods occurring in only 0.9% of observations and maximum recorded winds of 26 knots. The airport's elevation and geographic location contribute to its diverse meteorological profile.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 4 knots. October, September, and January statistically provide the most consistent VFR conditions for arrivals and departures. Pilots should be prepared for potential low visibility and fog, particularly during non-peak months.

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.