Angoulême Brie-Champniers airport

LFBU / ANG

Angoulême, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
19:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
5 kt
90°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFBU 041930Z AUTO 09005KT CAVOK 14/07 Q1018 NOSIG
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (436 ft)
Pressure Alt
294 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 279 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFBU 041700Z 0418/0518 13010KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:10Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FBU
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
5,938 ft 148 ft ASP 97°
4.9 kt 0.9 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 - LFBU

7,718 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54.8%
MVFR
19%
IFR
16.2%
LIFR
10%

Angoulême Brie-Champniers airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 26.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 2.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.7%
NE
7.4%
E
4.3%
SE
29.4%
S
21%
SW
10.9%
W
7.5%
NW
3.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.1°C
Range: -7°C to 32°C
-7°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.6%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,718 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Angoulême Brie-Champniers airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFBU
IATA Code: ANG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 436 ft MSL

Location

City: Angoulême
Country: FR
Latitude: 45.729198°
Longitude: 0.221456°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,938 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Angoulême Brie-Champniers airport

Overview

Angoulême Brie-Champniers airport serves the Charente region in southwestern France, located near the city of Angoulême. As a medium-sized airport situated at 436 feet above mean sea level, it provides regional aviation services with a single asphalt runway measuring 5,938 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 57.8% of the time, with marginal VFR and IFR conditions covering an additional 32% of observations. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 32°C, with an average of 10.2°C, suggesting significant seasonal variations that pilots should anticipate. Visibility consistently remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Notable Features

Positioned at coordinates 45.729198, 0.221456, the airport features consistent southeastern wind patterns with an average speed of 7.1 knots and occasional gusts up to 22 knots. Calm wind conditions occur only 2.3% of the time, indicating predictable wind characteristics that pilots can reliably plan around. Fog is present in 7.8% of observations, which could marginally impact flight operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 5.4 knots. September, October, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should expect southeast winds and plan approaches accordingly, with high probability of stable landing conditions.

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.