Florence Airport, Peretola

LIRQ / FLR

Firenze (FI), IT

Last Updated
May 15, 03:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
03:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
5 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIRQ 150320Z 19005KT 9999 BKN035 14/09 Q1000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 142 ft
BKN 3,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,642 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Florence Airport, Peretola is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 5 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain, Showers Rain. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 04:00Z and 12:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 12:00Z and 18:00Z.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LIRQ 142300Z 1500/1524 25011KT 9999 SCT050 TEMPO 1504/1512 TSRA TEMPO 1512/1518 SHRA BECMG 1515/1517 VRB05KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 11 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
04:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR
Thunderstorm Rain
12:00Z TEMPO
+9h
VFR
Showers Rain
15:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR VRB 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IRQ
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
5,118 ft 148 ft ASP 48°
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LIRQ

11,019 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.4%
MVFR
8.8%
IFR
2.3%
LIFR
1.5%

Florence Airport, Peretola enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.6%
NE
18%
E
22.4%
SE
11.6%
S
7.3%
SW
12.4%
W
13.4%
NW
7.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.5°C
Range: -6°C to 35°C
-6°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.9%

Best Months for VFR

April March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 11,019 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Florence Airport, Peretola - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LIRQ
IATA Code: FLR
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 142 ft MSL

Location

City: Firenze (FI)
Country: IT
Latitude: 43.808558°
Longitude: 11.202822°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,118 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Florence Airport, Peretola

Overview

Florence Airport serves the metropolitan area of Firenze in central Italy, functioning as a critical regional transportation hub. Located at 43.808558°N, 11.202822°E, the airport sits at an elevation of 142 feet above mean sea level. As a large airport, it supports both commercial and general aviation operations in the Tuscany region.

Flying Conditions

The airport's moderate elevation and central Italian location suggest variable seasonal weather conditions that pilots must carefully monitor. Situated at 142 ft MSL, the airport experiences relatively mild terrain-influenced meteorological patterns typical of the Tuscany region. Wind conditions will significantly impact operations, particularly on the single runway 05/23.

Notable Features

The single runway 05/23 measures 5,118 feet in length and is constructed of asphalt, providing a solid operational surface for aircraft. Its orientation suggests potential wind-related challenges during approaches, with crosswind components being a critical consideration for pilots. The airport's geographic position in a relatively enclosed valley might introduce complex local wind dynamics.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23's length of 5,118 feet requires careful performance calculations, particularly for larger aircraft. Pilots should anticipate potential terrain-induced wind shear and be prepared for variable approach conditions. The runway's asphalt surface and moderate elevation provide a standard operational environment that requires standard instrument approach procedures.

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.