Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport

LIEO / OLB

Olbia (SS), IT

Last Updated
Apr 22, 10:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
10:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
11 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIEO 221050Z 06011KT 9999 FEW030 19/15 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 37 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,037 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 11 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Rain. There is a 40% probability of VFR conditions with Rain between 15:00Z and 20:00Z.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LIEO 220500Z 2206/2306 VRB05KT CAVOK BECMG 2208/2210 06010KT PROB40 TEMPO 2215/2220 RA BECMG 2218/2220 VRB05KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:01Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
15:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+4h
VFR
Rain
18:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR VRB 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IEO
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
9,006 ft 148 ft ASP 53°
10.8 kt 1.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LIEO

9,942 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.3%
MVFR
5.2%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0.1%

Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 46 knots. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 46 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.2%
NE
8.1%
E
11.3%
SE
2.4%
S
5.2%
SW
38.2%
W
24%
NW
3.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.2°C
Range: 1°C to 33°C
1°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 9,942 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LIEO
IATA Code: OLB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 37 ft MSL

Location

City: Olbia (SS)
Country: IT
Latitude: 40.898701°
Longitude: 9.517630°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 9,006 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport

Overview

Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport serves the northeastern Sardinian city of Olbia, strategically located in the popular Costa Smeralda region. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway measuring 9,006 feet, it supports regional and tourist air traffic in this Mediterranean destination.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 92.8% of the time, with minimal periods of marginal or instrument flight rules. Wind patterns are consistently from the southwest at an average of 8.3 knots, with temperatures ranging from 1°C to 33°C and an average of 14.9°C. September through November offer the most stable and favorable flying conditions.

Notable Features

Situated at a low elevation of 37 feet mean sea level, the airport has minimal terrain challenges. The airport's single runway (05/23) is asphalted and experiences favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 3.1 knots. Visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

Given the consistent southwest wind patterns, runway 05/23 provides predictable approach conditions with minimal wind-related complications. Pilots can expect stable approach environments, particularly during the peak autumn months. The low elevation and consistent visibility make this a relatively straightforward airport for most aircraft operations.

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.