Épinal Mirecourt Airport

LFSG / EPL

Épinal, FR

Last Updated
May 14, 15:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
15:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
13 kt
240°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFSG 141530Z AUTO 24013KT 9999 SCT031 SCT041 11/05 Q0999

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,084 ft
SCT 3,100 ft AGL
SCT 4,100 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,184 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,184 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Épinal Mirecourt Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 3,100 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 13 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 3,100 ft, scattered at 4,100 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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
FSG
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
8,858 ft 148 ft CON 85°
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 - LFSG

8,540 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.8%
MVFR
18.3%
IFR
9.6%
LIFR
8.2%

Épinal Mirecourt Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 4.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.8%
NE
16.6%
E
3%
SE
2.3%
S
31.1%
SW
17%
W
9.1%
NW
2.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.2°C
Range: -12°C to 27°C
-12°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.9%

Best Months for VFR

April March May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 8,540 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Épinal Mirecourt Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFSG
IATA Code: EPL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,084 ft MSL

Location

City: Épinal
Country: FR
Latitude: 48.325001°
Longitude: 6.069980°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 8,858 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Épinal Mirecourt Airport

Overview

Épinal Mirecourt Airport (LFSG) serves the Épinal region in northeastern France, situated at an elevation of 1084 ft MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Vosges department, supporting regional and general aviation operations with a substantial runway measuring 8858 ft in length.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 57.2% of the time, with marginal VFR and instrument conditions covering an additional 30.8% of observations. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -12°C to 27°C, with an average of 7.3°C, which pilots should consider for performance calculations. Wind patterns are consistently from the south at an average of 8.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 28 knots.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 48.325001, 6.069980, the airport is positioned in a region with potential terrain considerations typical of the Vosges mountain area. The single runway (08/26) provides consistent wind alignment, with wind favorable 100% of the time and an average crosswind component of 6.2 knots. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

October through December represent the most favorable VFR months for operations. Runway 08/26 offers excellent wind alignment, making it consistently suitable for most wind conditions. Pilots should be prepared for potential southern wind patterns and be aware of the 8.3% probability of fog during approach and landing phases.

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.