Quimper-Cornouaille Airport

LFRQ / UIP

Quimper/Pluguffan, FR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
4 kt
70°
9 km
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFRQ 050700Z AUTO 07004KT 9000 NSC 08/07 Q1012 TEMPO 3000 BR BECMG BKN006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 297 ft
BKN 600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
897 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (297 ft)
Pressure Alt
335 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -434 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFRQ 050500Z 0506/0606 12010KT CAVOK PROB40 TEMPO 0506/0508 3000 BR BKN003 BECMG 0508/0510 BKN006 BECMG 0514/0516 VRB05KT TEMPO 0514/0604 3000 RADZ BKN003 BECMG 0518/0520 32010KT TEMPO 0602/0606 34015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km
08:00Z BECMG
+1h
IFR
Ceiling: 600 ft
14:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR VRB 5 kt
14:00Z TEMPO
+7h
LIFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 300 ft
RADZ

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FRQ
04
22
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 2,657 ft 148 ft ASP 33°
3.2 kt 2.4 kt
37° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
7,054 ft 148 ft ASP 94°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFRQ

8,360 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
36.2%
MVFR
31.4%
IFR
20.7%
LIFR
11.7%

Quimper-Cornouaille Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 36.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 32.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperatures typically range between -3°C and 22°C with an average of 10.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.2%
NE
11.1%
E
7.1%
SE
5.9%
S
21.2%
SW
17.2%
W
20%
NW
7.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.5°C
Range: -3°C to 22°C
-3°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.8%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt

Statistics computed from 8,360 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

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

About Quimper-Cornouaille Airport

Overview

Quimper-Cornouaille Airport serves the Cornouaille region in western Brittany, France, located near the city of Quimper. Situated at 297 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the surrounding coastal area. The airport features two asphalted runways capable of supporting various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Quimper-Cornouaille demonstrate significant variability, with VFR conditions prevailing 40.5% of the time. Pilots can expect challenging conditions during IFR (19%) and LIFR (9.9%) periods, particularly during transitional seasons. The prevailing southerly winds at an average of 9.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots, require careful wind management during approaches and departures.

Notable Features

The airport's dual runway configuration (04/22 and 09/27) provides operational flexibility across different wind conditions. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 5.1 and 6.1 knots respectively. The airport's moderate elevation and coastal location suggest potential for rapid weather transitions and localized wind variations.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and December represent the most favorable VFR months for operations. Temperature ranges from -3°C to 22°C create diverse atmospheric conditions. With an average visibility of 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (3.7%), pilots can generally expect good visual conditions. The runways' orientation suggests consistent wind management strategies will be beneficial for safe approaches.

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.