Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport

LFAT / LTQ

Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
20:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
4 kt
130°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFAT 042030Z AUTO 13004KT CAVOK 10/06 Q1022

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LFAT 041400Z 0415/0424 14008KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FAT
06
24
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 0 ft 0 ft UNK
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
130° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
6,070 ft 131 ft ASP 133°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFAT

8,207 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.2%
MVFR
30.9%
IFR
13.6%
LIFR
6.3%

Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 19.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.6%
NE
5.9%
E
8.8%
SE
28.1%
S
18.7%
SW
11.3%
W
12.9%
NW
7.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.5°C
Range: -5°C to 28°C
-5°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 8,207 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFAT
IATA Code: LTQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 36 ft MSL

Location

City: Le Touquet-Paris-Plage
Country: FR
Latitude: 50.518284°
Longitude: 1.621656°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 6,070 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport

Overview

Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport serves the coastal region of northern France, situated in the popular resort town of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage. Located at 36 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 50.518284, 1.621656, the airport provides medium-sized airport infrastructure for regional and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Le Touquet demonstrate significant VFR opportunities, with 51.5% of observations showing visual flight rules and an additional 33% in marginal VFR conditions. Prevailing winds from the southeast (135°) average 9 knots, with temperatures ranging from -5°C to 28°C and an average of 10°C. September, October, and January offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: Runway 13/31 with a paved surface measuring 6,070 feet, and Runway 06/24 with unspecified length. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswind components of 6.2 knots and 5.1 knots respectively. The coastal location suggests potential for rapidly changing maritime weather patterns.

Approach Considerations

Given the predominant southeast winds, pilots can expect generally stable approach conditions with minimal crosswind challenges. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility (only 0.7% fog occurrence). The low elevation and coastal positioning suggest standard approach considerations typical of maritime airport environments.

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.