Biscarrosse Parentis airfield

LFBS

Biscarrosse, FR

Last Updated
Apr 12, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
18:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
7 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFBS 121800Z AUTO 27007KT 9999 ///TCU 12/05 Q1016

Weather Briefing

VFR

Biscarrosse Parentis airfield is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 4.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 7 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FBS
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
2,625 ft 0 ft UNK
7.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFBS

5,093 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.5%
MVFR
14.2%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
4%

Biscarrosse Parentis airfield typically experiences VFR conditions 77.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 7.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.1%
NE
5.9%
E
12.9%
SE
17.6%
S
13.6%
SW
9.4%
W
17.7%
NW
8.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.1°C
Range: -8°C to 34°C
-8°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

November September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,093 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Biscarrosse Parentis airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFBS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 98 ft MSL

Location

City: Biscarrosse
Country: FR
Latitude: 44.369400°
Longitude: -1.130560°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 2,625 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Biscarrosse Parentis airfield

Biscarrosse Parentis airfield (LFBS) is located in Biscarrosse, FR at an elevation of 98 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 2,625 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 5,093 weather observations shows LFBS maintains VFR conditions 77.5% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.2% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LFBS come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 7.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 34 knots. Runway 09/27 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, September, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -8°C (18°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 13.1°C (56°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29 to 31 inHg (982-1050 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 5,093 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.