Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base

LFRL

Lanvéoc/Poulmic, FR

Last Updated
May 14, 18:30Z

Military Airport

Restricted

Base aérienne militaire. L'accès civil est restreint sauf autorisation spéciale.

Access Notes:

Bases Aériennes closed to civil traffic; consult SIA France for details

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
18:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
13 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
2,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFRL 141830Z AUTO 33013KT 9999 BKN021/// BKN039/// BKN049/// ///CB 09/06 Q1006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 287 ft
BKN 2,100 ft AGL
BKN 3,900 ft AGL
BKN 4,900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,387 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,187 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,187 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,100 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 13 knots. Runway 31 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 6°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
FRL
05
23
06
24
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 3,635 ft 131 ft ASP 51°
2.0 kt 12.8 kt
81° angle
06/24 0 ft 0 ft UNK
11.3 kt 6.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
2,133 ft 177 ft GRS 128°
12.2 kt 4.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFRL

11,525 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49%
MVFR
26%
IFR
14.9%
LIFR
10.1%

Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 25% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperatures typically range between -1°C and 25°C with an average of 11.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.9%
NE
10.7%
E
9.9%
SE
6.2%
S
20.4%
SW
18.7%
W
15.3%
NW
8.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.1°C
Range: -1°C to 25°C
-1°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.1%

Best Months for VFR

April September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt
Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.7 kt

Statistics computed from 11,525 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFRL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 287 ft MSL

Location

City: Lanvéoc/Poulmic
Country: FR
Latitude: 48.281700°
Longitude: -4.445020°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,635 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 06/24
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 2,133 ft
Width: 177 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base

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

Overview

Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base is a medium-sized airport located in western France, situated near the Brittany coastline. The base serves military and potentially civilian aviation operations, positioned at an elevation of 287 feet above mean sea level. Its strategic coastal location provides important aerospace infrastructure in the Finistère region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions at this airport, with visual flight rules prevailing in 51.1% of observed conditions. The airport experiences moderate wind patterns, with a prevailing southerly wind at 180° averaging 10.9 knots and occasionally reaching up to 36 knots. Temperature variations are modest, ranging from -1°C to 21°C, with an average of 11.1°C.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with different surfaces: Runway 05/23 is an asphalt (ASP) surface measuring 3,635 feet, Runway 13/31 is a grass (GRS) surface at 2,133 feet, and Runway 06/24 is currently listed with unknown characteristics. The coastal location likely introduces maritime weather influences and potential wind shear considerations for approaching aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Wind analysis indicates favorable wind conditions across all runways, with minimal crosswind challenges. Runway 05/23 offers the most substantial landing surface with an average crosswind of 6.2 knots. Pilots should note the best VFR months are September, November, and December, which provide optimal visual flying conditions with high visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

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

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.