Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport

LFAT / LTQ

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, FR

Last Updated
Apr 24, 10:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
10:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
9 kt
90°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFAT 241030Z AUTO 09009KT 050V120 CAVOK 16/02 Q1025 NOSIG

Weather Briefing

VFR

Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 9 knots. Runway 06/24 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1024 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (36 ft)
Pressure Alt
-317 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -188 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFAT 240800Z 2409/2418 08010KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FAT
06
24
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 0 ft 0 ft UNK
0.0 kt 9.0 kt
90° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
6,070 ft 131 ft ASP 133°
6.9 kt 5.8 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 - LFAT

10,486 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.5%
MVFR
27.6%
IFR
13.7%
LIFR
6.3%

Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.8%
N
5.8%
S
17.1%
W
13.4%
NE
6.4%
NW
8.3%
SE
27%
SW
12.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.6°C
Range: -5°C to 28°C
-5°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

April September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 10,486 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFAT
IATA Code: LTQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 36 ft MSL

Location

City: Le Touquet-Paris-Plage
Country: FR
Latitude: 50.518284°
Longitude: 1.621656°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 6,070 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport

Overview

Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport serves the coastal region of northern France, situated in the popular resort town of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage. Located at 36 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 50.518284, 1.621656, the airport provides medium-sized airport infrastructure for regional and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Le Touquet demonstrate significant VFR opportunities, with 51.5% of observations showing visual flight rules and an additional 33% in marginal VFR conditions. Prevailing winds from the southeast (135°) average 9 knots, with temperatures ranging from -5°C to 28°C and an average of 10°C. September, October, and January offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: Runway 13/31 with a paved surface measuring 6,070 feet, and Runway 06/24 with unspecified length. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswind components of 6.2 knots and 5.1 knots respectively. The coastal location suggests potential for rapidly changing maritime weather patterns.

Approach Considerations

Given the predominant southeast winds, pilots can expect generally stable approach conditions with minimal crosswind challenges. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility (only 0.7% fog occurrence). The low elevation and coastal positioning suggest standard approach considerations typical of maritime airport environments.

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.