Morlaix-Ploujean Airport

LFRU / MXN

Morlaix/Ploujean, FR

Last Updated
May 14, 15:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
15:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
13 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
2,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFRU 141530Z AUTO 33013KT 9999 BKN028 BKN045 BKN094 11/07 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 272 ft
BKN 2,800 ft AGL
BKN 4,500 ft AGL
BKN 9,400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,072 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,772 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,672 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Morlaix-Ploujean Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 13 knots. Runway 33 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 7°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.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FRU
04
22
09
27
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 5,305 ft 118 ft ASP 41°
4.2 kt 12.3 kt
71° angle
09/27 1,548 ft 262 ft 90°
6.5 kt 11.3 kt
120° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
2,772 ft 262 ft UNK 153°
13.0 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 - LFRU

5,621 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.7%
MVFR
27.9%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
1%

Morlaix-Ploujean Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 10.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperatures typically range between -1°C and 25°C with an average of 12.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 10.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
13.2%
N
9%
S
19.3%
W
12.9%
NE
7.6%
NW
8.5%
SE
6.1%
SW
22.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.3°C
Range: -1°C to 25°C
-1°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

April November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,621 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Morlaix-Ploujean Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFRU
IATA Code: MXN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 272 ft MSL

Location

City: Morlaix/Ploujean
Country: FR
Latitude: 48.603199°
Longitude: -3.815780°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,305 ft
Width: 118 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 1,548 ft
Width: 262 ft
Surface:
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 2,772 ft
Width: 262 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Morlaix-Ploujean Airport

Overview

Morlaix-Ploujean Airport is a medium-sized airport located in northwestern France, serving the Morlaix and Ploujean region. Situated at an elevation of 272 feet MSL, the airport provides general aviation and regional connectivity with its three runways. Its strategic location near the Brittany coastline makes it an important aviation facility for the area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Morlaix-Ploujean Airport are predominantly VFR, with 63.3% of observations indicating visual flight rules. Prevailing winds are from the south at an average of 10.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 33 knots. Temperature ranges from -1°C to 23°C, with an average of 12.1°C, providing relatively stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with different orientations: 04/22 at 5,305 feet, 09/27 at 1,548 feet, and 15/33 at 2,772 feet. All runways show 100% favorable wind conditions, with average crosswind components ranging from 5.6 to 7.4 knots. The diverse runway configuration allows for flexibility in approach and departure procedures based on current wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (0.1%). The best VFR months are November, September, and December. When selecting a runway, consider the prevailing southerly winds and choose the runway with the most favorable wind alignment to minimize crosswind challenges during landing and takeoff.

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.