Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)

LFXA

Ambérieu, FR

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Currently using: LFLL
Weather Source: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LFLL)
Distance: 19nm / 34km from LFXA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:30Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
5kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
9,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,020
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

LFLL 141030Z 23005KT 180V250 9999 FEW020 BKN090 20/15 Q1020 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 823ft
FEW 2,000ft AGL
BKN 9,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,823ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,823ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
993 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (823 ft)
Pressure Alt
622 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,420 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFLL 140500Z 1406/1512 16007KT CAVOK BECMG 1413/1415 BKN040 PROB40 TEMPO 1414/1416 RA BECMG 1501/1503 CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 7kt
Visibility: >10km
13:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR
Ceiling: 4,000ft
14:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+4h
VFR
Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FXA
01
19 ✈️
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
6,562 ft 98 ft ASP
↓ 3.7kt ↔ 3.4kt
137° angle
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
2,625 ft 328 ft GRS 15°
↓ 4.1kt ↔ 2.9kt
145° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFXA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 823 ft MSL

Location

City: Ambérieu
Country: FR
Latitude: 45.987301°
Longitude: 5.328440°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 02/20
Length: 2,625 ft
Width: 328 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

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About Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)

Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) (LFXA) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Ambérieu, FR. The facility operates at an elevation of 823 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (01/19, 02/20) with ASP and GRS surfaces . 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.