Valenciennes-Denain Airfield

LFAV

Prouvy, FR

Last Updated
Mar 7, 06:30Z

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Weather Source: Lille Airport (LFQQ)
Distance: 20nm / 37km from LFAV

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
06:30Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
5 kt
340°
0.45 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFQQ 070630Z AUTO 34005KT 0450 0350 R26/0600N R08/0450N FG VV/// 08/07 Q1025 TEMPO 0200 FG
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1020 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (165 ft)
Pressure Alt
-188 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -988 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LFQQ 070500Z 0706/0812 VRB03KT 2500 BR OVC003 TEMPO 0706/0709 0500 FG VV/// PROB40 TEMPO 0706/0709 0200 FG BECMG 0710/0712 04008KT 7000 NSW BKN007 BECMG 0712/0714 SCT012 PROB30 0712/0719 4500 HZ BECMG 0719/0720 VRB03KT 4000 BR BECMG 0720/0722 2000 BR OVC002 PROB40 0722/0810 0600 FG VV///
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:44Z BASE
+0h
LIFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 2.5 km
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist
10:00Z BECMG
+4h
IFR 40° 8 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 700 ft
12:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR
12:00Z PROB30
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 4.5 km
Haze

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FAV
06 ✈️
24
11L ✈️
29R
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
2,051 ft 164 ft GRS
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
80° angle
11/29 5,604 ft 148 ft ASP 110°
3.2 kt 3.8 kt
130° angle
✈️ 11L/29R
Active: 11L
2,034 ft 164 ft GRASS
3.2 kt 3.8 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Valenciennes-Denain Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFAV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 165 ft MSL

Location

City: Prouvy
Country: FR
Latitude: 50.325802°
Longitude: 3.461260°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 2,051 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 5,604 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11L/29R
Length: 2,034 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No

About Valenciennes-Denain Airfield

Overview

Valenciennes-Denain Airfield (LFAV) is a medium-sized airport located in Prouvy, France, serving the Valenciennes metropolitan region. Situated at an elevation of 165 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the northeastern French territorial area.

Flying Conditions

The airport features three distinct runways with varying surface compositions, including a 5,604-foot asphalt runway (11/29), a 2,051-foot grass runway (06/24), and an additional 2,034-foot grass runway (11L/29R). Pilots should anticipate potential surface variations and corresponding performance considerations when operating at this multi-runway facility, particularly during seasonal transitions that might affect grass runway conditions.

Notable Features

Positioned at coordinates 50.325802, 3.461260, Valenciennes-Denain Airfield is located in a region with potentially complex terrain and local geographic features. The airport's multiple runway configurations suggest flexibility for different wind conditions and aircraft types, which can be advantageous for diverse aviation operations.

Approach Considerations

With runways oriented at 06/24 and 11/29, pilots should prepare for potential crosswind scenarios and evaluate runway selection based on current meteorological conditions. The presence of both paved and grass runways offers operational alternatives, though pilots must carefully assess surface conditions and aircraft performance limitations when selecting approach and landing strategies.

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

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.