Le Havre-Octeville Airport

LFOH / LEH

Le Havre, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
23:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
7 kt
110°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFOH 042330Z AUTO 11007KT CAVOK 11/04 Q1019

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LFOH 041100Z 0412/0512 12009KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 9 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FOH
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
7,546 ft 130 ft ASP 44°
2.4 kt 6.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFOH

8,214 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
50.2%
MVFR
31.6%
IFR
12.8%
LIFR
5.5%

Le Havre-Octeville Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 50.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 11.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 47 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 11.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 47 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.8%
NE
6.7%
E
14%
SE
15.9%
S
26.1%
SW
17.2%
W
9.2%
NW
4.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 10°C
Range: -3°C to 30°C
-3°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.7 kt

Statistics computed from 8,214 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Le Havre-Octeville Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFOH
IATA Code: LEH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 313 ft MSL

Location

City: Le Havre
Country: FR
Latitude: 49.534038°
Longitude: 0.088406°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 7,546 ft
Width: 130 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Le Havre-Octeville Airport

Overview

Le Havre-Octeville Airport serves the maritime city of Le Havre in northern France, functioning as a medium-sized airport located at 49.534038, 0.088406 with an elevation of 313 feet MSL. The airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting various flight operations with its single runway 04/22 measuring 7,546 feet in asphalted surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Le Havre-Octeville demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 52.6% of the time and marginal VFR conditions occurring 32.2% of observations. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at 180° with an average speed of 11.3 knots, though maximum recorded winds reach 47 knots, indicating potential challenging conditions during peak gusts.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical positioning near the English Channel influences its meteorological characteristics, with temperature ranges spanning from -3°C to 30°C and an average temperature of 10.5°C. Visibility remains consistently good, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility, with fog occurring only 1.1% of recorded observations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind component of 6.5 knots. Pilots should note September, November, and January offer the most consistent visual flight conditions, providing optimal periods for navigation and approach procedures at Le Havre-Octeville Airport.

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.