Lappeenranta Airport

EFLP / LPP

Lappeenranta, FI

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
13:50Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
9 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
2,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EFLP 041350Z AUTO 26009KT 230V290 9999 OVC022 03/M01 Q1002

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 349 ft
OVC 2,200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,549 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EFLP 040832Z 0409/0412 27010KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:04Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FLP
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
8,202 ft 197 ft ASP 67°
8.5 kt 3.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EFLP

7,733 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
35.2%
MVFR
20.3%
IFR
19.2%
LIFR
25.4%

Lappeenranta Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 35.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 44.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 23°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.3%
NE
8.3%
E
10%
SE
9.8%
S
18.5%
SW
16.9%
W
11.7%
NW
9.3%

Temperature Range

Average: -1.3°C
Range: -25°C to 23°C
-25°C 23°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,733 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lappeenranta Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EFLP
IATA Code: LPP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 349 ft MSL

Location

City: Lappeenranta
Country: FI
Latitude: 61.044601°
Longitude: 28.144743°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lappeenranta Airport

Overview

Lappeenranta Airport serves southeastern Finland, located at 61.044601, 28.144743 with an elevation of 349 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Lappeenranta region, situated in a strategically important southeastern Finnish location.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Lappeenranta demonstrate significant variability, with flight rules distributed across VFR (35.1%), MVFR (19.8%), IFR (18.4%), and LIFR (26.6%) categories. Temperature ranges extensively from -22°C to 23°C, with an average of 1.8°C, indicating potential significant thermal and visibility challenges throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (06/24) measuring 8,202 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at 180°, averaging 6.6 knots with occasional gusts up to 21 knots, and rare calm conditions (0.3% occurrence).

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 4.3 knots. Pilots should note September, October, and January offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions, with standard visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (5.5%).

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.