Angers Marcé airport

LFJR / ANE

Angers, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
16:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
7 kt
110°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFJR 041630Z AUTO 11007KT CAVOK 18/09 Q1019

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FJR
08L
26R
08 ✈️
26
08R
26L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
5,906 ft 148 ft ASP 80°
6.1 kt 3.5 kt
30° angle
08L/26R 2,362 ft 148 ft GRS
2.4 kt 6.6 kt
110° angle
08R/26L 3,609 ft 328 ft GRS
2.4 kt 6.6 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFJR

7,610 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61%
MVFR
21%
IFR
9.8%
LIFR
8.3%

Angers Marcé airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 18.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 3%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.6%
NE
10.3%
E
11.8%
SE
17.5%
S
22%
SW
15.1%
W
13.3%
NW
2.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.5°C
Range: -10°C to 32°C
-10°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 08L/26R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 08R/26L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,610 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Angers Marcé airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFJR
IATA Code: ANE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 194 ft MSL

Location

City: Angers
Country: FR
Latitude: 47.560299°
Longitude: -0.312222°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,906 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08L/26R
Length: 2,362 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 08R/26L
Length: 3,609 ft
Width: 328 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Angers Marcé airport

Overview

Angers Marcé airport serves the Loire Valley region in western France, located near the city of Angers. As a medium-sized airport with three runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for general aviation, training, and regional transportation. The airport sits at 194 feet above mean sea level, offering relatively mild elevation characteristics.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Angers Marcé are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 64.3% of observations supporting VFR operations. Temperature ranges from -10°C to 32°C, with an average of 9.7°C, creating generally stable flying conditions. Pilots can expect favorable visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrence at 6.5% and rare low visibility events.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with different surface types: one asphalt (08/26) and two grass runways (08L/26R and 08R/26L). Prevailing winds are from the south at 180 degrees, with an average speed of 7.3 knots and occasional gusts up to 31 knots. Wind conditions are consistently favorable across all runways, with a consistent average crosswind of 4.6 knots.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the optimal months for VFR flying at this location. All three runways share similar wind characteristics, providing pilots with flexible approach options. The calm wind percentage is relatively low at 3.4%, suggesting most operations will involve some wind consideration during takeoff and landing.

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.