Troyes-Barberey Airport

LFQB

Barberey-Saint-Sulpice, Aube, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
5 kt
70°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFQB 041800Z AUTO 07005KT CAVOK 13/03 Q1021

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FQB
05 ✈️
23
17
35
17R
35L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
2,408 ft 328 ft GRS 52°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
17/35 5,413 ft 98 ft ASP 174°
1.2 kt 4.9 kt
104° angle
17R/35L 2,953 ft 328 ft GRS 173°
1.1 kt 4.9 kt
103° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFQB

4,356 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.9%
MVFR
23%
IFR
8.3%
LIFR
4.8%

Troyes-Barberey Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 1.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.3%
NE
7.5%
E
8.5%
SE
11%
S
30.7%
SW
15.7%
W
12.7%
NW
6.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.7°C
Range: -8°C to 31°C
-8°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 17R/35L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,356 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Troyes-Barberey Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFQB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 388 ft MSL

Location

City: Barberey-Saint-Sulpice, Aube
Country: FR
Latitude: 48.322102°
Longitude: 4.016700°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,408 ft
Width: 328 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,413 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17R/35L
Length: 2,953 ft
Width: 328 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Troyes-Barberey Airport

Overview

Troyes-Barberey Airport serves the Aube region in northeastern France, located near the city of Troyes. As a medium-sized airport at 388 feet mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area with three runways supporting various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 64.3% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 21.5% of observations. Temperature ranges from -8°C to 31°C, with an average of 9.9°C, creating generally stable flying environments. Wind patterns are consistently from the south (180°) at an average of 8.6 knots, with maximum gusts up to 31 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways: a 5,413-foot asphalt runway (17/35), a 2,408-foot grass runway (05/23), and a 2,953-foot grass runway (17R/35L). All runways demonstrate consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and modest average crosswinds between 4.9 and 5.1 knots across different runway configurations.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and December represent the best VFR months for operations. Pilots can expect good visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrences (4.7% of observations). The airport's multiple runway orientations provide flexibility for approaches based on prevailing southern wind patterns.

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
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.