Marseille Provence Airport

LFML / MRS

Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
16:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
4 kt
250°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFML 041630Z AUTO 25004KT CAVOK 17/10 Q1021 NOSIG
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1019 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (74 ft)
Pressure Alt
-159 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 99 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFML 041400Z 0415/0521 26008KT CAVOK TX20/0514Z TN10/0505Z BECMG 0420/0422 VRB03KT BECMG 0513/0515 09010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km
20:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR VRB 3 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FML
13L
31R ✈️
13R
31L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13L/31R
Active: 31R
11,483 ft 148 ft ASP 133°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
✈️ 13R/31L
Active: 31L
7,776 ft 148 ft ASP 134°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFML

7,937 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.2%
MVFR
11.2%
IFR
6.1%
LIFR
0.5%

Marseille Provence Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 1.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.4%
NE
2.7%
E
21%
SE
19.7%
S
6.3%
SW
3.5%
W
14.8%
NW
21.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.3°C
Range: -3°C to 30°C
-3°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

October September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13L/31R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 13R/31L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,937 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Marseille Provence Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFML
IATA Code: MRS
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 74 ft MSL

Location

City: Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône
Country: FR
Latitude: 43.438088°
Longitude: 5.212500°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 13L/31R
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13R/31L
Length: 7,776 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Marseille Provence Airport

Overview

Marseille Provence Airport serves as the primary international airport for the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France. Located in Marignane, the airport handles significant commercial and passenger traffic, situated at an elevation of 74 feet above mean sea level. Its strategic coastal location makes it a critical transportation hub for the Mediterranean region.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences typical Mediterranean climate conditions with generally favorable flying weather. Winds typically favor the parallel runway configuration, with runways 13L/31R and 13R/31L providing flexible operational capabilities. The airport's coastal proximity can introduce variable wind conditions that pilots should carefully monitor during approach and departure phases.

Notable Features

Marseille Provence Airport features two substantial asphalt runways, with the primary runway 13L/31R extending 11,483 feet in length. The airport's geographic position near the Mediterranean coast presents unique terrain considerations, including potential maritime wind influences and coastal atmospheric interactions. Pilots should be prepared for potential wind shear and thermal variations typical of Mediterranean coastal environments.

Approach Considerations

The parallel runway configuration allows for efficient traffic management and provides options for landing based on prevailing wind conditions. Runway 13L/31R, being the longer runway at 11,483 feet, typically serves as the primary operational runway for larger aircraft. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind components due to the airport's coastal location and be prepared to utilize appropriate crosswind landing techniques.

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
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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.