Pula Airport

LDPL / PUY

Pula, HR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
0 kt
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LDPL 041800Z AUTO 00000KT CAVOK 06/05 Q1027

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LDPL 041725Z 0418/0518 VRB02KT CAVOK TX15/0512Z TN04/0505Z PROB30 0418/0510 BKN005 PROB30 TEMPO 0420/0508 3000 BR BECMG 0509/0511 27008KT BECMG 0515/0517 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: >10km
20:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
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Airport Runway Layout

N
DPL
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 9,678 ft 148 ft ASP 88°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
88° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LDPL

7,858 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.4%
MVFR
12%
IFR
8%
LIFR
2.5%

Pula Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 8.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
6%
NE
25.6%
E
32.6%
SE
6.8%
S
3%
SW
4.5%
W
9.3%
NW
3.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.7°C
Range: -4°C to 28°C
-4°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,858 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pula Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LDPL
IATA Code: PUY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 274 ft MSL

Location

City: Pula
Country: HR
Latitude: 44.893501°
Longitude: 13.922200°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 9,678 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Pula Airport

Overview

Pula Airport serves the coastal city of Pula in Croatia, located on the Istrian Peninsula. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 274 ft MSL, it provides essential regional aviation connectivity for this important maritime and tourism region.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 81.1% of observations showing clear weather. Seasonal temperatures range from -4°C to 28°C, with an average of 11.4°C, presenting manageable thermal conditions for most aircraft operations. Wind patterns are consistently easterly at 90°, averaging 7 knots with occasional gusts up to 31 knots.

Notable Features

Positioned at coordinates 44.893501, 13.922200, Pula Airport features a single runway (09/27) measuring 9,678 feet with an asphalt surface. The airport's location near the Adriatic coast suggests potential for maritime-influenced weather patterns, with low visibility events occurring in approximately 4.6% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 offers favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind alignment and an average crosswind of only 3.2 knots. September, October, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for approach and departure operations. Pilots should anticipate excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles reported across recorded observations.

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.