Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport

LFMT / MPL

Montpellier/Méditerranée, FR

Last Updated
Apr 22, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
7 kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFMT 221400Z AUTO 03007KT 9999 SCT023 OVC029 16/12 Q1017 TEMPO BKN014 FEW080CB BECMG 16010KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 17 ft
BKN 1,400 ft AGL
SCT 2,300 ft AGL
OVC 2,900 ft AGL
FEW 8,000 ft AGL (CB)
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,417 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,317 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,917 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,017 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 7 knots. Runway 12L/30R is favored with a 0-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1400 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 8,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 01:00Z. There is a 40% probability of VFR conditions with Showers Rain between 20:00Z and 23:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (17 ft)
Pressure Alt
-96 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 28 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFMT 220800Z 2209/2309 05010KT 9999 BKN017 TEMPO 2209/2301 BKN014 FEW080CB BECMG 2211/2214 16010KT PROB40 TEMPO 2220/2223 SHRA BECMG 2223/2302 04006KT BKN045
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:08Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 50° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,700 ft
20:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+6h
VFR
Showers Rain
23:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 40° 6 kt
Ceiling: 4,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FMT
12L
30R ✈️
12R
30L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12L/30R
Active: 30R
8,530 ft 164 ft ASP 124°
0.0 kt 7.0 kt
90° angle
✈️ 12R/30L
Active: 30L
3,609 ft 98 ft ASP 124°
0.0 kt 7.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFMT

10,158 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74%
MVFR
15.2%
IFR
9.2%
LIFR
1.7%

Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.4%
NE
14.3%
E
8%
SE
10.6%
S
5.8%
SW
5.1%
W
15.7%
NW
15.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.7°C
Range: -5°C to 29°C
-5°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.2%

Best Months for VFR

October April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12L/30R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 12R/30L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 10,158 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFMT
IATA Code: MPL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 17 ft MSL

Location

City: Montpellier/Méditerranée
Country: FR
Latitude: 43.576199°
Longitude: 3.963010°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 12L/30R
Length: 8,530 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12R/30L
Length: 3,609 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport

Overview

Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport serves the southern French city of Montpellier, located near the Mediterranean coast. Positioned at a low elevation of 17 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport supports regional and commercial aviation operations with two asphalt runways accommodating diverse aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 73.4% of observations showing clear weather and only 9.3% reporting IFR conditions. The region experiences moderate wind patterns, typically from the North at an average of 9 knots, with temperatures ranging from -5°C to 29°C and an average of 12.9°C. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways (12L/30R and 12R/30L) with substantial length differences - 8,530 ft and 3,609 ft respectively. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment and consistent average crosswind conditions of 4.7 knots. The Mediterranean coastal location influences local meteorological characteristics, with low fog occurrence at just 3.9% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Approach planning should consider the airport's consistent wind patterns, predominantly from the North. Both runways offer predictable wind conditions, enabling straightforward landing preparations. Pilots should anticipate generally excellent visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of restricted visual 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
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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.