Le Puy-Loudes Airfield

LFHP / LPY

Chaspuzac, Haute-Loire, FR

Last Updated
Apr 10, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
2 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFHP 101900Z AUTO VRB02KT CAVOK 15/07 Q1016

Weather Briefing

VFR

Le Puy-Loudes Airfield is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies. Note: This observation is 4.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 7°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
FHP
15
33
15R
33L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
15/33 4,570 ft 98 ft Paved 151° No wind data
15R/33L 3,084 ft 262 ft Unpaved 151° 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 - LFHP

5,250 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.3%
MVFR
29%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
3.5%

Le Puy-Loudes Airfield typically experiences VFR conditions 65.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 4.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.1%
NE
4.8%
E
6.5%
SE
13.6%
S
14.9%
SW
9.9%
W
18.1%
NW
15.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.9°C
Range: -12°C to 28°C
-12°C 28°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

April March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 15R/33L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 5,250 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Le Puy-Loudes Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFHP
IATA Code: LPY
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,731 ft MSL

Location

City: Chaspuzac, Haute-Loire
Country: FR
Latitude: 45.080700°
Longitude: 3.762890°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 4,570 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: Paved
ILS: No
Runway 15R/33L
Length: 3,084 ft
Width: 262 ft
Surface: Unpaved
ILS: No

About Le Puy-Loudes Airfield

Le Puy-Loudes Airfield (LFHP/LPY) is located in Chaspuzac, Haute-Loire, FR at an elevation of 2,731 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (15/33, 15R/33L), with the longest at 4,570 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 65.3% of the time based on 5,250 observations, LFHP requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 5.7% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LFHP come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 7.5 knots. Runway 15/33 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, March, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -12°C (10°F) to 28°C (82°F), averaging 7.9°C (46°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29 to 31 inHg (982-1050 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 5,250 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.