Vannes-Meucon Airport

LFRV / VNE

Vannes/Meucon, FR

Last Updated
Aug 12, 09:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
09:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
6 kt
130°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFRV 120930Z AUTO 13006KT 070V190 CAVOK 32/13 Q1019

Weather Briefing

VFR

Vannes-Meucon Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 6 knots. Runway 08/26 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 32°C (90°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FRV
04
22 ✈️
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
5,020 ft 148 ft ASP 39°
0.0 kt 6.0 kt
90° angle
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
3,363 ft 197 ft GRS 82°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFRV

15,001 observations | Sep 2025 - Aug 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.5%
MVFR
16.7%
IFR
7.7%
LIFR
10.2%

Vannes-Meucon Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, August, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.3%
N
13.8%
S
17.4%
W
16.6%
NE
18.2%
NW
6.4%
SE
5.5%
SW
13.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.1°C
Range: -5°C to 39°C
-5°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

July August April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 15,001 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Aug 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Vannes-Meucon Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFRV
IATA Code: VNE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 446 ft MSL

Location

City: Vannes/Meucon
Country: FR
Latitude: 47.723301°
Longitude: -2.718560°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,020 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 3,363 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Vannes-Meucon Airport

Overview

Vannes-Meucon Airport serves the Vannes region in Brittany, France, positioned at 47.723301, -2.718560 with an elevation of 446 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport features two runways: a 5,020-foot asphalt runway (04/22) and a 3,363-foot grass runway (08/26), supporting a variety of general aviation and regional operations.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data reveals predominantly VFR conditions at 57.9%, with MVFR and IFR conditions occurring 19.3% and 9.7% of the time respectively. The airport experiences a moderate maritime climate with temperatures ranging from -5°C to 23°C, and an average temperature of 10.1°C. Southerly winds prevail at an average of 8.1 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 25 knots.

Notable Features

Located in the Brittany region, the airport sits at a moderate elevation of 446 feet MSL with two distinctly different runway surfaces. The primary runway (04/22) is asphalt, while the secondary runway (08/26) is grass, providing operational flexibility. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrence at 4.8% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 04/22 experiencing an average crosswind of 4.2 knots and Runway 08/26 averaging 5.5 knots. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months, offering optimal approach conditions for pilots utilizing this regional airport.

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

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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.