Frosinone Air Base

LIRH

Frosinone, IT

Last Updated
Apr 22, 09:55Z

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
Aging 1 hour ago
09:55Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
2 kt
240°
4 km
Visibility
2,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIRH 220955Z 24002KT 4000 -RA BR FEW010 BKN025 13/11 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 0 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
BKN 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,000 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,500 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Frosinone Air Base is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,500 feet and 4 km visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (240°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 4 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 2500 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 11°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Rain between 09:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LIRH 220800Z 2209/2218 VRB03KT 9999 SCT035 TEMPO 2209/2212 6000 RA BKN030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:00Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LIRH

3,497 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.6%
MVFR
24.5%
IFR
13.6%
LIFR
8.4%

Frosinone Air Base is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 22% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 4.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 4.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 15.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.5%
NE
8.7%
E
10.1%
SE
16.6%
S
15.4%
SW
8%
W
10.7%
NW
9.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.6°C
Range: -4°C to 31°C
-4°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.1%

Best Months for VFR

April September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,497 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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

With VFR conditions only 53.6% of the time based on 3,497 observations, LIRH requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 22% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LIRH come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 4.1 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (15.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -4°C (25°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 13.6°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 3,497 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.