Bastia Poretta airport

LFKB / BIA

Bastia, FR

Last Updated
Jan 17, 23:30 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
23:30Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
2kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
2,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFKB 172330Z AUTO VRB02KT 9999 BKN026 OVC038 10/09 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26ft
BKN 2,600ft AGL
OVC 3,800ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,626ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,826ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LFKB 171400Z 1715/1815 11010KT 9999 BKN020 BKN045 TX14/1812Z TN09/1805Z TEMPO 1715/1718 SHRA FEW035TCU TEMPO 1721/1806 SHRA BKN015 FEW030CB OVC040 BECMG 1806/1809 RA BKN020 SCT030CB OVC035 TEMPO 1809/1815 11015G25KT 2000 BKN012 SCT025CB OVC030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:37Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 110° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000ft
06:00Z BECMG
+7h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,000ft
Rain
09:00Z TEMPO
+10h
IFR 110° 15kt
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 1,200ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FKB
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 8,266 ft 148 ft ASP 163° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bastia Poretta airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFKB
IATA Code: BIA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 26 ft MSL

Location

City: Bastia
Country: FR
Latitude: 42.552700°
Longitude: 9.483730°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 8,266 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Bastia Poretta airport

Bastia Poretta airport (LFKB/BIA) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Bastia, FR. The facility operates at an elevation of 26 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (16/34) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.