Tours Val de Loire Airport

LFOT / TUF

Tours, Indre-et-Loire, FR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 08:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
08:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
5 kt
110°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFOT 050830Z AUTO 11005KT CAVOK 10/07 Q1017 NOSIG
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (357 ft)
Pressure Alt
245 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -269 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFOT 050500Z 0506/0606 09006KT CAVOK PROB40 TEMPO 0510/0516 16010KT BECMG 0516/0519 VRB03KT PROB40 TEMPO 0522/0606 -RA PROB30 TEMPO 0523/0601 4000 -SHRA SCT030 BKN050TCU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 6 kt
Visibility: >10km
10:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+2h
VFR 160° 10 kt
16:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR VRB 3 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FOT
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
7,887 ft 148 ft CON 15°
0.0 kt 5.0 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 - LFOT

7,949 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.6%
MVFR
19.4%
IFR
17.6%
LIFR
13.4%

Tours Val de Loire Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 31% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.2%
NE
10.6%
E
9.8%
SE
14.7%
S
25.9%
SW
18.2%
W
12.1%
NW
3.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.6°C
Range: -7°C to 31°C
-7°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 8.4%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,949 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tours Val de Loire Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFOT
IATA Code: TUF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 357 ft MSL

Location

City: Tours, Indre-et-Loire
Country: FR
Latitude: 47.432201°
Longitude: 0.727606°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 7,887 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Tours Val de Loire Airport

Overview

Tours Val de Loire Airport serves the central Loire Valley region in France, situated at an elevation of 357 ft MSL near the city of Tours. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway (02/20) measuring 7,887 feet, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Indre-et-Loire department. The airport's strategic location supports regional transportation and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Tours Val de Loire exhibit significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) predominating at 53.5% of observations. Pilots should anticipate moderate meteorological challenges, including 16.2% IFR and 12.1% low IFR conditions. The prevailing southerly winds (180°) average 7.7 knots, with temperatures ranging from -7°C to 31°C and an average of 9.9°C, creating relatively stable flying environments.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (02/20) provides consistent operational flexibility, with wind conditions favorable 100% of the time and an average crosswind of only 4.3 knots. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility (fog present in 8.6% of observations). September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20's substantial length of 7,887 feet accommodates a wide range of aircraft types with ample landing and takeoff margins. Pilots should be prepared for southerly winds as the primary wind direction, which provides relatively consistent approach conditions. The low average crosswind and good visibility statistics suggest generally predictable approach and landing environments throughout the year.

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.