Quimper-Cornouaille Airport

LFRQ / UIP

Quimper/Pluguffan, FR

Last Updated
Nov 3, 02:30 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:30Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
8kt
220°
10+ km
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFRQ 030230Z AUTO 22008KT 9999 BKN010 OVC016 13/13 Q1019

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 297ft
BKN 1,000ft AGL
OVC 1,600ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,297ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,897ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD LFRQ 022012Z 0220/0318 26010KT 9999 BKN020 TEMPO 0220/0224 BKN012 PROB40 TEMPO 0222/0310 BKN008 TEMPO 0300/0314 4000 SHRA BKN012 TEMPO 0300/0318 23015G25KT TEMPO 0314/0318 BKN012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:48Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 260° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000ft
14:00Z TEMPO
+12h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,200ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FRQ
04
22 ✈️
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
2,657 ft 148 ft ASP 33°
↑ 8.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
09/27 7,054 ft 148 ft ASP 94°
↓ 4.7kt ↔ 6.5kt
126° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Quimper-Cornouaille Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFRQ
IATA Code: UIP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 297 ft MSL

Location

City: Quimper/Pluguffan
Country: FR
Latitude: 47.973031°
Longitude: -4.169655°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 2,657 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 7,054 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Quimper-Cornouaille Airport

Quimper-Cornouaille Airport (LFRQ/UIP) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Quimper/Pluguffan, FR. The facility operates at an elevation of 297 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (04/22, 09/27) 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.