Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport

LFKC / CLY

Calvi, FR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
04:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
7 kt
170°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFKC 050400Z AUTO 17007KT CAVOK 11/07 Q1018 NOSIG
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (209 ft)
Pressure Alt
67 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -363 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LFKC 050200Z 0503/0603 17005KT CAVOK TX19/0512Z TN09/0505Z BECMG 0509/0512 36010KT BECMG 0515/0517 18004KT BECMG 0523/0603 SCT070TCU BKN070 OVC090
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
09:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 360° 10 kt
15:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 180° 4 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FKC
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
7,579 ft 131 ft CON 179°
6.9 kt 1.2 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 - LFKC

7,894 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.6%
MVFR
8.7%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0%

Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.9 knots. Temperatures typically range between 2°C and 32°C with an average of 14.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 3.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
10%
NE
3.3%
E
0.5%
SE
5%
S
57.1%
SW
14.5%
W
2%
NW
4%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.4°C
Range: 2°C to 32°C
2°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,894 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFKC
IATA Code: CLY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 209 ft MSL

Location

City: Calvi
Country: FR
Latitude: 42.530422°
Longitude: 8.792984°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 7,579 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport

Overview

Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport serves the coastal region of Corsica, France, situated at an elevation of 209 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 42.530422, 8.792984, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Calvi area, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 94.9% of observations showing good visual flight rules. Wind patterns are consistently from the south (180°) at an average of 7.7 knots, with maximum gusts up to 25 knots. Temperature ranges from 2°C to 32°C, with an average of 15.3°C, offering generally stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The single runway 18/36 extends 7,579 feet and is constructed of concrete. Wind data indicates 100% favorable wind conditions for this runway alignment, with an average crosswind of just 2.7 knots. September, October, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly reliable visual conditions, with visibility averaging 10 statute miles and no significant fog reported in historical data. The consistent southerly winds make approach to runway 18/36 particularly predictable, with minimal wind-related challenges during most operations.

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.