Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield

LFSM

Courcelles-lès-Montbéliard, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
6 kt
50°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFSM 041800Z AUTO 05006KT CAVOK 11/05 Q1023

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FSM
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
5,578 ft 66 ft ASP 79°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFSM

4,169 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.9%
MVFR
24.5%
IFR
10.7%
LIFR
11.8%

Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 22.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 12.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.3%
NE
26.9%
E
16%
SE
1.2%
S
1.7%
SW
26.7%
W
11.4%
NW
1.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.7°C
Range: -11°C to 29°C
-11°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 8.7%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,169 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFSM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,041 ft MSL

Location

City: Courcelles-lès-Montbéliard
Country: FR
Latitude: 47.487000°
Longitude: 6.790540°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,578 ft
Width: 66 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield

Overview

Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield serves the Courcelles-lès-Montbéiard region in eastern France, functioning as a medium-sized airport with a substantial 5,578ft asphalted runway. Located at 1,041 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Franche-Comté area, supporting various general aviation and regional operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at LFSM demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 54.5% of observed periods. Pilots can expect moderate winds predominantly from the northeast at an average of 7.4 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 27 knots. Temperature ranges extensively from -11°C to 29°C, with an average of 7.9°C, suggesting potential for significant thermal and meteorological changes.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (08/26) is oriented to capitalize on prevailing wind conditions, with 100% favorable wind alignment. Crosswind conditions are generally mild, averaging only 2.8 knots. The elevation of 1,041 feet means pilots should be attentive to potential terrain interactions and performance considerations during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistent VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions with high visibility and stable weather patterns. Given the predominant northeastern wind direction, runway 08 will typically provide the most advantageous approach. Pilots should note that fog occurs in approximately 9.1% of observations, necessitating careful pre-flight weather briefings.

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.