Frosinone Air Base

LIRH

Frosinone, IT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:55Z

Military Airport

Restricted

Aeroporto militare dell'Aeronautica Militare. L'accesso civile è generalmente limitato.

Access Notes:

Aeronautica Militare bases generally restricted

Consult official AIP (Italy AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
11:55Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
2 kt
260°
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIRH 041155Z 26002KT 6000 NSC 16/07 Q1027

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LIRH 041100Z 0412/0421 18005KT 8000 SCT040 BKN060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:38Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 180° 5 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 6,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IRH
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
4,695 ft 0 ft UNK
0.3 kt 2.0 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LIRH

2,872 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.9%
MVFR
25%
IFR
15.3%
LIFR
9.8%

Frosinone Air Base is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 25.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 3.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 17% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 3.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 17%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.2%
NE
9.1%
E
9.9%
SE
17%
S
15%
SW
7.7%
W
10.2%
NW
8.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.5°C
Range: -4°C to 31°C
-4°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,872 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Frosinone Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LIRH
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 0 ft MSL

Location

City: Frosinone
Country: IT
Latitude: 41.648537°
Longitude: 13.294573°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 4,695 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Frosinone Air Base

Frosinone Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the IT AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Frosinone Air Base (LIRH) is located in Frosinone, IT . The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 4,695 feet.

Weather Profile

LIRH is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 49.9% of the time across 2,872 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 25.1% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LIRH come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 3.8 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (17% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -4°C (25°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 13.5°C (56°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.86 to 10.3 inHg (334-349 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,872 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.