Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

LFBD / BOD

Bordeaux, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
12 kt
120°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFBD 041300Z AUTO 12012KT 080V150 CAVOK 18/09 Q1019 NOSIG
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (162 ft)
Pressure Alt
-11 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 388 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFBD 041100Z 0412/0518 11010KT CAVOK TX20/0514Z TN08/0506Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FBD
05
23
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 10,171 ft 148 ft ASP 46°
3.3 kt 11.5 kt
74° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
7,923 ft 148 ft ASP 107°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFBD

8,172 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.3%
MVFR
22.7%
IFR
16.4%
LIFR
11.6%

Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 28% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 17.2% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 1.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.4%
NE
8.5%
E
6.5%
SE
21.9%
S
18%
SW
14.7%
W
17.5%
NW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.2°C
Range: -8°C to 35°C
-8°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 17.2%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 8,172 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFBD
IATA Code: BOD
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 162 ft MSL

Location

City: Bordeaux
Country: FR
Latitude: 44.828650°
Longitude: -0.715356°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 10,171 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 7,923 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

Overview

Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport serves as a major international airport located in southwestern France, situated near the city of Bordeaux. The airport operates with two substantial runways: a primary 10,171-foot asphalted runway (05/23) and a secondary 7,923-foot asphalted runway (11/29), providing significant operational flexibility for commercial and cargo aircraft.

Flying Conditions

Located at 162 feet above mean sea level, Bordeaux–Mérignac experiences moderate elevation conditions typical of the Atlantic coastal region of France. The airport's geographical position suggests potential for maritime-influenced weather patterns, which can include variable wind conditions and occasional maritime precipitation.

Notable Features

The airport's dual-runway configuration at coordinates 44.828650, -0.715356 allows for adaptable wind-based operations and increased airport capacity. Its substantial runway lengths support a wide range of aircraft types, from regional commuter planes to large international commercial jetliners.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation (05/23 and 11/29) provides multiple approach options depending on prevailing wind conditions. The extensive runway lengths of 10,171 feet and 7,923 feet offer generous landing and takeoff margins for most commercial aircraft operating in the region.

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.