Biarritz Pays Basque airport

LFBZ / BIQ

Biarritz, FR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 10:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 4 min ago
10:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
6 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFBZ 051030Z AUTO VRB06KT CAVOK 20/08 Q1014 TEMPO SCT070TCU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 245 ft
SCT 7,000 ft AGL (TCU)
SCT (TCU)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,245 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (245 ft)
Pressure Alt
223 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 882 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LFBZ 050500Z 0506/0606 11005KT CAVOK PROB40 TEMPO 0509/0512 SCT070TCU BECMG 0512/0514 30010KT BKN010 TEMPO 0518/0602 4000 SHRA BKN025TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0516/0522 -TSRA BKN005 BKN030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
12:00Z BECMG
+2h
MVFR 300° 10 kt
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
18:00Z TEMPO
+8h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Showers Rain
16:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+6h
LIFR
Ceiling: 500 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FBZ
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 7,382 ft 148 ft ASP 89° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFBZ

8,248 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62%
MVFR
22.9%
IFR
10.3%
LIFR
4.8%

Biarritz Pays Basque airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.3%
NE
4.8%
E
11.6%
SE
11.9%
S
27.4%
SW
15.6%
W
18.1%
NW
6.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.9°C
Range: -6°C to 33°C
-6°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.6%

Best Months for VFR

March November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 8,248 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Biarritz Pays Basque airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFBZ
IATA Code: BIQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 245 ft MSL

Location

City: Biarritz
Country: FR
Latitude: 43.468372°
Longitude: -1.523223°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 7,382 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Biarritz Pays Basque airport

Overview

Biarritz Pays Basque airport serves the southwestern coastal region of France, located near the Spanish border. Situated at 245 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Pays Basque region, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at LFBZ demonstrate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 62.5% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Seasonal temperatures range widely from -6°C to 33°C, with an average of 13.3°C, presenting minimal extreme temperature challenges. Wind patterns are consistently southerly at an average of 6.4 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 35 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 09/27, extending 7,382 ft with an asphalt surface. Its coastal location near the Pyrenees suggests potential for complex terrain-influenced wind patterns and occasional maritime weather influences. Pilots should anticipate potential microclimate effects typical of regions near mountainous coastal terrain.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind of only 3.7 knots. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrence (5.8% of observations). September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months for this airport.

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.