Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport

LIPO / VBS

Montichiari (BS), IT

Last Updated
May 15, 04:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
04:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
4 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
13,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIPO 150450Z AUTO 07004KT 9999 FEW037/// BKN130/// 09/08 Q0998

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 355 ft
FEW 3,700 ft AGL
BKN 13,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,055 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,355 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport 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 east-northeast (70°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 8°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: Patches Fog, Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Patches Fog between 01:00Z and 04:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 11:00Z and 15:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 18:00Z and 21:00Z.

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 LIPO 142300Z 1500/1524 VRB06KT 9999 BKN020 TEMPO 1501/1504 4000 BCFG BECMG 1506/1508 09012KT TEMPO 1511/1515 4000 TSRA BECMG 1512/1514 03008KT TEMPO 1518/1521 4000 TSRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:10Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
06:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 90° 12 kt
11:00Z TEMPO
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Thunderstorm Rain
12:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 30° 8 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IPO
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
9,810 ft 148 ft ASP 135°
1.4 kt 3.8 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LIPO

11,041 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.6%
MVFR
11.8%
IFR
11.9%
LIFR
9.7%

Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 21.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 4.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 4.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.4%
NE
20.4%
E
12.5%
SE
6.7%
S
7.1%
SW
15.2%
W
14.9%
NW
5.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.9°C
Range: -9°C to 30°C
-9°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.6%

Best Months for VFR

April May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 11,041 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LIPO
IATA Code: VBS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 355 ft MSL

Location

City: Montichiari (BS)
Country: IT
Latitude: 45.428902°
Longitude: 10.330600°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 9,810 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport

Overview

Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport serves the Montichiari region in northern Italy, situated at an elevation of 355 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides aviation services for the Brescia province, located in the Lombardy region near significant transportation corridors.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions at 61.7% of the time, with MVFR, IFR, and LIFR conditions accounting for the remaining observations. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -9°C to 30°C, with an average of 9.9°C, which may impact aircraft performance and operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (14/32) with an impressive 9,810-foot asphalt surface, capable of accommodating various aircraft types. Wind patterns are predominantly from the north (0°), with an average speed of 4.3 knots and occasional gusts up to 19 knots, providing consistent wind conditions for most operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 demonstrates favorable wind alignment at 100%, with an average crosswind of just 3.4 knots, offering comfortable approach conditions. September through November represent the best VFR months, with consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence at 7.4%.

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.