Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport

LFKJ / AJA

Ajaccio, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
10:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
5 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFKJ 041030Z AUTO 02005KT 9999 SCT086 SCT210 15/11 Q1023 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 18 ft
SCT 8,600 ft AGL
SCT 21,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,618 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
21,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
21,018 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1022 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (18 ft)
Pressure Alt
-275 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -271 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LFKJ 040800Z 0409/0509 05007KT CAVOK PROB40 TEMPO 0409/0411 -RA BKN040 FEW050CB BKN100 BECMG 0412/0414 20008KT BECMG 0418/0420 05005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 7 kt
Visibility: >10km
12:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 200° 8 kt
18:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 50° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FKJ
02 ✈️
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
7,897 ft 148 ft ASP 24°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFKJ

8,049 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.4%
MVFR
14.5%
IFR
2%
LIFR
0%

Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.2%
NE
55.6%
E
7.9%
SE
1.4%
S
3.4%
SW
14.6%
W
8.3%
NW
4.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.9°C
Range: 1°C to 32°C
1°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 8,049 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFKJ
IATA Code: AJA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 18 ft MSL

Location

City: Ajaccio
Country: FR
Latitude: 41.923599°
Longitude: 8.802920°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 7,897 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport

Overview

Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport serves the city of Ajaccio on the island of Corsica, France. Located at an elevation of 18 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport supports various aviation operations with its single runway 02/20, which measures 7,897 feet and is constructed of asphalt.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 88.3% of observations showing favorable weather for visual flight rules. Wind patterns are consistently from the northeast at 45 degrees, with an average speed of 6 knots and occasional gusts up to 30 knots. Temperature ranges from 1°C to 32°C, with an average of 14.6°C, providing stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

Situated on the island of Corsica, the airport is characterized by its coastal Mediterranean location. The runway alignment (02/20) benefits from highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% of wind observations supporting direct or near-direct runway alignment. Pilots can expect minimal wind-related challenges during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and November represent the best VFR months for operations at this airport. The runway experiences an average crosswind of just 3.1 knots, facilitating straightforward approach and landing procedures. With consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles and virtually no fog occurrences, pilots can anticipate reliable visual navigation conditions.

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

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.