Brest Bretagne airport

LFRB / BES

Brest, FR

Last Updated
Nov 3, 02:30 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:30Z
🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
17kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,017
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFRB 030230Z AUTO 23017KT 9999 SCT010 BKN018 OVC031 14/13 Q1017 TEMPO 22015G25KT 4000 RA BKN008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 325ft
BKN 800ft AGL
SCT 1,000ft AGL
BKN 1,800ft AGL
OVC 3,100ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,125ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,325ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,125ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,100ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,425ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (325 ft)
Pressure Alt
213 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 171 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFRB 022300Z 0300/0406 22010KT 9999 BKN020 TEMPO 0300/0406 BKN012 TEMPO 0300/0308 22015G25KT PROB40 TEMPO 0300/0310 4000 RA BKN008 BECMG 0308/0310 20015G30KT PROB40 TEMPO 0310/0324 4000 RA PROB40 TEMPO 0400/0406 BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:52Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 220° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000ft
08:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 200° 15kt
10:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+8h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FRB
07L
25R ✈️
07R
25L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07L/25R
Active: 25R
2,297 ft 59 ft ASP 71°
↑ 16.0kt ↔ 5.8kt
20° angle
✈️ 07R/25L
Active: 25L
10,171 ft 148 ft ASP 71°
↑ 16.0kt ↔ 5.8kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Brest Bretagne airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFRB
IATA Code: BES
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 325 ft MSL

Location

City: Brest
Country: FR
Latitude: 48.447899°
Longitude: -4.418540°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07L/25R
Length: 2,297 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07R/25L
Length: 10,171 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Brest Bretagne airport

Brest Bretagne airport (LFRB/BES) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Brest, FR. The facility operates at an elevation of 325 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (07L/25R, 07R/25L) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.