Cannes Mandelieu Airport

LFMD / CEQ

Cannes, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
2 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFMD 040900Z AUTO VRB02KT CAVOK 16/07 Q1025 NOSIG
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1025 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (13 ft)
Pressure Alt
-340 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -217 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFMD 040800Z 0409/0509 01005KT CAVOK BECMG 0410/0412 09010KT BECMG 0421/0422 VRB03KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 10° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
10:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 90° 10 kt
21:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR VRB 3 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FMD
04
22
17L
35R
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 2,493 ft 59 ft ASP 44° No wind data
17/35 5,052 ft 148 ft ASP 173° No wind data
17L/35R 1,804 ft 164 ft grass 173° 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 - LFMD

7,973 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.5%
MVFR
11.5%
IFR
2%
LIFR
0%

Cannes Mandelieu Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 1.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
53.6%
NE
4.7%
E
4.9%
SE
5.2%
S
11.4%
SW
6.1%
W
9.6%
NW
2.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.9°C
Range: -1°C to 33°C
-1°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt
Runway 17L/35R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,973 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cannes Mandelieu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFMD
IATA Code: CEQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 13 ft MSL

Location

City: Cannes
Country: FR
Latitude: 43.547998°
Longitude: 6.955176°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 2,493 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,052 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17L/35R
Length: 1,804 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: grass
ILS: No

About Cannes Mandelieu Airport

Overview

Cannes Mandelieu Airport serves the French Riviera region, located in southeastern France near the coastal city of Cannes. Positioned at 13 feet above mean sea level, the airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations with three runways serving both general aviation and business traffic. Its strategic location provides critical access to the Mediterranean coastal area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 89.6% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. Wind patterns are typically northerly at an average of 5.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 23 knots. Temperature ranges from -1°C to 33°C, creating stable flying conditions throughout the year, with October, January, and December offering the most consistent VFR weather.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways: two paved surfaces (04/22 at 2,493 ft and 17/35 at 5,052 ft) and one grass runway (17L/35R at 1,804 ft). All runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswinds (3.6kt on 04/22, 2.8kt on 17/35). The terrain surrounding the airport is characteristic of the Mediterranean coastal landscape.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent wind conditions that favor all runways, providing flexibility in approach and departure. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with essentially no instances of restricted visibility or fog. The multiple runway configuration allows for optimal wind-aligned approaches, with crosswinds rarely exceeding 4 knots on any runway.

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.