Cholet Le Pontreau airfield

LFOU / CET

Cholet, FR

Last Updated
Mar 6, 13:30Z

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Currently using: LFRS
Weather Source: Nantes Atlantique Airport (LFRS)
Distance: 30nm / 56km from LFOU

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
13:30Z
☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
3 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFRS 061330Z AUTO VRB03KT 9999 BKN021 BKN028 BKN043 15/11 Q1019 TEMPO 4500 -SHRA BKN008 BKN060TCU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 443 ft
BKN 800 ft AGL
BKN 2,100 ft AGL
BKN 2,800 ft AGL
BKN 4,300 ft AGL
BKN 6,000 ft AGL (TCU)
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,243 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,543 ft AMSL
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BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,243 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,743 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN (TCU)
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,443 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (443 ft)
Pressure Alt
271 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 377 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFRS 061100Z 0612/0718 VRB05KT 9999 NSW SCT009 BKN020 TEMPO 0614/0704 4500 -SHRA BKN008 BKN060TCU PROB40 TEMPO 0619/0704 BKN004 BECMG 0617/0619 02010KT TEMPO 0704/0708 1500 BR BKN002 BECMG 0708/0710 CAVOK PROB30 TEMPO 0716/0718 4000 -SHRA SCT030TCU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:59Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
14:00Z TEMPO
+1h
LIFR
Visibility: 4.5 km
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Showers Rain
19:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+6h
LIFR
Ceiling: 400 ft
17:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 20° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
FOU
03
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 4,528 ft 98 ft ASP 25° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cholet Le Pontreau airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFOU
IATA Code: CET
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 443 ft MSL

Location

City: Cholet
Country: FR
Latitude: 47.082100°
Longitude: -0.877064°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,528 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
0°@3kt
Density Alt
443ft, 15°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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LFRZ LIFR
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VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Cholet Le Pontreau airfield

Cholet Le Pontreau airfield (LFOU/CET) is located in Cholet, FR at an elevation of 443 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 4,528 feet.

Airport Overview

Cholet Le Pontreau airfield serves Cholet in FR. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (03/21) with asp surface. The longest runway measures 4,528 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the national aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from LFOU, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.