Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air Base

LFSX

Saint-Sauveur, FR

Last Updated
May 14, 14:00Z

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 34 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
5 kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFSX 141400Z AUTO 17005KT 130V250 9999 FEW021/// SCT032/// BKN040/// ///CB 09/07 Q1000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 913 ft
FEW 2,100 ft AGL
SCT 3,200 ft AGL
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,013 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,113 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,913 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air Base is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 5 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 7°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: Light Showers Rain, Showers Rain, Thunderstorm RAGS. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 8 to 20 knots. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 15:00Z and 19:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 00:00Z and 15:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Thunderstorm RAGS between 10:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LFSX 131400Z 1315/1415 23015KT 9999 BKN045 TEMPO 1315/1319 24015G25KT 4500 -SHRA SCT030TCU BKN050 BECMG 1319/1321 23020G30KT 3000 SHRA SCT020CB OVC025 BECMG 1323/1401 24008KT 9999 NSW TEMPO 1400/1415 4000 SHRA BKN015TCU BKN025 PROB30 TEMPO 1410/1415 24015G30KT 2000 TSRAGS BKN015CB BKN030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:33Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FSX
04
22 ✈️
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
7,596 ft 118 ft ASP 38°
3.2 kt 3.8 kt
50° angle
11/29 7,982 ft 148 ft ASP 113°
2.7 kt 4.2 kt
57° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFSX

11,406 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.5%
MVFR
22.3%
IFR
10.1%
LIFR
6.1%

Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air Base typically experiences VFR conditions 61.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 7.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
5%
NE
6.7%
E
23.6%
SE
16%
S
6%
SW
15%
W
13%
NW
7.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 8°C
Range: -14°C to 29°C
-14°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 8.3%

Best Months for VFR

April March May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 11,406 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFSX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 913 ft MSL

Location

City: Saint-Sauveur
Country: FR
Latitude: 47.787747°
Longitude: 6.353419°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 7,596 ft
Width: 118 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 7,982 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air Base

Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) 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

Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur Air Base (BA 116) is a medium-sized military airport located in northeastern France, situated at an elevation of 913 feet MSL. The base features two substantial asphalt runways: 04/22 at 7,596 feet and 11/29 at 7,982 feet, providing significant operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur demonstrates significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 52.8% of the time. Temperature ranges from -14°C to 29°C, with an average of 7.2°C, and winds predominantly from the east at an average of 5.7 knots. Pilots can expect the most favorable VFR conditions during autumn months (September, October, November).

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location in the Haute-Saône department offers relatively stable wind conditions, with both primary runways experiencing 100% favorable wind alignments. Low occurrence of extreme wind conditions is indicated by maximum recorded winds of 26 knots and calm periods representing 6.3% of observations. Average crosswind remains consistent at 3.3 knots for both runways.

Approach Considerations

With consistent wind patterns and extensive runway lengths, pilots have reliable approach options at Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (fog present in 10.5% of observations). Both runways provide substantial landing surfaces, enabling flexible approach strategies under various meteorological conditions.

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.