Portorož Airport

LJPZ / POW

Sečovlje, SI

Last Updated
May 15, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
4 kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LJPZ 151000Z 28004KT 190V330 9999 -SHRA VCTS FEW023CB SCT050 BKN110 16/12 Q1000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 5,000 ft AGL
BKN 11,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,307 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,007 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,007 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Portorož Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 11,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,300 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 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: Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 09:00Z and 18:00Z. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 12:00Z and 16:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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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Raw TAF
TAF LJPZ 150800Z 1509/1518 VRB02KT 9999 SCT050 TEMPO 1509/1518 SHRA BKN035TCU PROB40 TEMPO 1512/1516 VRB10G20KT 4000 TSRA BKN035CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+2h
IFR VRB 10 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
JPZ
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
3,939 ft 98 ft ASP 151°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LJPZ

11,025 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.6%
MVFR
8.4%
IFR
4.9%
LIFR
2.1%

Portorož Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 5.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 5.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 6.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.2%
N
2%
S
5.2%
W
6.3%
NE
8.5%
NW
8.1%
SE
47%
SW
4.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.2°C
Range: -5°C to 28°C
-5°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

April September May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 11,025 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Portorož Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LJPZ
IATA Code: POW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7 ft MSL

Location

City: Sečovlje
Country: SI
Latitude: 45.472010°
Longitude: 13.615951°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 3,939 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Portorož Airport

Overview

Portorož Airport serves the coastal region of southwestern Slovenia, located near the town of Sečovlje close to the Italian border. Situated at a low elevation of 7 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides access to the Primorska region and supports general aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 84.9% of the time, with good overall weather stability. Temperature ranges from -5°C to 28°C, creating generally mild operational conditions throughout the year. Winds predominantly come from the southeast at an average of 5.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 21 knots and calm periods occurring 6.7% of the time.

Notable Features

The single asphalt runway 15/33 extends 3,939 feet and is positioned to take advantage of the prevailing southeastern wind patterns. The airport's low elevation and coastal location suggest potential maritime weather influences, with consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (0.7% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind of only 3.3 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions particularly in September, October, and December, which represent the most stable flying months according to historical meteorological data.

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.