Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield

LFOI

Buigny-Saint-Maclou, FR

Last Updated
Jun 9, 20:00Z

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Currently using: LFAT
Weather Source: Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport (LFAT)
Distance: 24nm / 44km from LFOI

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
11 kt
260° G22 kt
10+ km
Visibility
13,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFAT 092000Z AUTO 26011G22KT 230V300 9999 SCT021 BKN130 BKN150 14/09 Q1017

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 220 ft
SCT 2,100 ft AGL
BKN 13,000 ft AGL
BKN 15,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,320 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,220 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
15,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,220 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 13,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 11 knots with gusts to 22 knots. Runway 31 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component (gusting to 17 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 13000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 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: Showers Rain, Showers RAGS. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 15:00Z and 18:00Z. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Showers RAGS between 15:00Z and 17:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Showers Rain between 21:00Z and 00:00Z.

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 LFAT 091400Z 0915/0924 25011KT 9999 SCT030 TEMPO 0915/0918 4000 SHRA SCT014 BKN030TCU PROB40 TEMPO 0915/0917 VRB15G25KT 2000 SHRAGS BKN014 BKN020CB PROB30 TEMPO 0921/0924 4000 SHRA SCT014 BKN020TCU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 11 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
21:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FOI
02L
20R
02
20
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 4,101 ft 75 ft CON 22°
5.8 kt 9.3 kt
122° angle
02L/20R 2,950 ft 330 ft Grass 24°
6.2 kt 9.1 kt
124° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
1,880 ft 260 ft Grass 134°
7.1 kt 8.4 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFOI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 220 ft MSL

Location

City: Buigny-Saint-Maclou
Country: FR
Latitude: 50.143501°
Longitude: 1.831891°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 4,101 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 02L/20R
Length: 2,950 ft
Width: 330 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 1,880 ft
Width: 260 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

About Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield

Overview

Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield serves the Hauts-de-France region in northern France, located near the coastal area of Buigny-Saint-Maclou. As a medium airport with an elevation of 220 feet mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding maritime and agricultural landscape.

Flying Conditions

Situated at a relatively low elevation with coastal proximity, the airfield experiences maritime-influenced weather patterns typical of northern France. Pilots should anticipate potential variability in wind conditions, particularly given the airport's multiple runway configurations that provide wind adaptation options.

Notable Features

The airport offers three distinct runways: a 4,101-foot concrete runway (02/20), a 2,950-foot grass runway (02L/20R), and a shorter 1,880-foot grass runway (13/31). This diverse runway portfolio allows for flexible operations and accommodates different aircraft types and wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Approach strategies should consider the primary concrete runway (02/20) as the primary operational surface, with grass runways providing alternative options. The airport's coordinate location at 50.143501, 1.831891 places it in a coastal region that may experience complex local wind patterns requiring careful preflight planning and wind assessment.

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.