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2 RWY, 2403m/7883ft 2 Runways, longest: 2403m/7883ft (paved)
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↓ 5 kt
→L 2 kt
Wind
50° · 5 kt
Temperature
10°C
Dew point
8°C
Visibility
CAVOK
QNH
1020 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
2-Hour Trend
No significant change expected
METAR: 29 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 07 | →L 2 kt | 5 kt ↑ |
| 02 | ←R 2 kt | 4 kt ↑ |
| 20 | →L 2 kt | 4 kt ↓ |
| 25 | ←R 2 kt | 5 kt ↓ |
00:00Z → 18:00Z
VFR
[VRB05KT 9999 NSW NSC]
Variable (VRB) 5 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · No significant clouds (NSC)
00:00Z → 03:00Z
IFR
[TEMPO 1996 BR]
Temporary (TEMPO)
2.0 km · Mist (BR)
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
BR
11:00Z → 16:00Z
[PROB40 TEMPO -SHRA SCT070]
Probability (PROB) 40 Temporary (TEMPO)
Light Showers Rain (-SHRA) · Scattered (SCT) 7000ft CB
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
13:00Z → 18:00Z
[TEMPO 23010KT]
Temporary (TEMPO)
230° 10 kt
18:00Z → Tomorrow 00:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 04010KT 9999 NSW NSC]
Becoming (BECMG)
40° 10 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · No significant clouds (NSC)
METAR LFRH 270500Z AUTO 05005KT CAVOK 10/08 Q1020 NOSIG TAF LFRH 262300Z 2700/2724 VRB05KT CAVOK TEMPO 2700/2703 2000 BR PROB40 TEMPO 2711/2716 -SHRA SCT070CB TEMPO 2713/2718 23010KT BECMG 2718/2720 04010KT
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Lorient (LFRH) operates as a military airfield with a civilian terminal. PPR is required for Civil IFR and all military flights, while Civil VFR requirements are unclear; in practice, PPR is routinely requested via ban_lannbihoue.cla@marine.defense.gouv.fr and is generally granted without difficulty. Customs requires a separate email notification. Procedures are straightforward, but the runway has cables at both ends; taxiing over them is permitted, but caution is advised. After landing, aircraft are expected to call clear of the runway, stop, and then switch to Ground frequency. The main civilian taxiway A is obscured from the tower as it passes through wooded areas.
The small terminal hosts about five car hire companies. The brasserie may not always be open. Parking on the civilian apron can be limited, particularly during busy periods; the local aeroclub (http://www.aeroclub-region-lorient.com/) offers additional parking options inside its compound when space is unavailable on the main apron.
Avgas availability is unreliable and often unavailable for visitors; local club fuel pumps are visible but not accessible to non-members. Refueling may require a flight to nearby airfields such as Vannes or Belle-Île.
Example: landing and five-hour stop fee about €30.
Customs arrangements require advance notice by email. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.