La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport

LFBH / LRH

La Rochelle, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
16:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
11 kt
120°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFBH 041630Z AUTO 12011KT CAVOK 18/09 Q1018 NOSIG
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (74 ft)
Pressure Alt
-69 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 309 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LFBH 041100Z 0412/0512 11006KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 6 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FBH
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
7,398 ft 148 ft ASP 93°
9.5 kt 5.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFBH

7,728 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
51.5%
MVFR
20.5%
IFR
17.2%
LIFR
10.8%

La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 51.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 28% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.2%
NE
12%
E
9.8%
SE
18.3%
S
19.5%
SW
13.5%
W
13.7%
NW
5.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.1°C
Range: -7°C to 27°C
-7°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.4%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,728 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFBH
IATA Code: LRH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 74 ft MSL

Location

City: La Rochelle
Country: FR
Latitude: 46.179199°
Longitude: -1.195280°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 7,398 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport

Overview

La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport serves the coastal region of western France, located near the Atlantic Ocean in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. As a medium-sized airport at 74 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the La Rochelle metropolitan area and surrounding Île de Ré island.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 56.6% of observations supporting clear weather operations. Wind patterns are consistently from the south at an average of 10.1 knots, with temperature ranges spanning from -7°C to 27°C. September through November offer the most stable VFR flying conditions, with minimal meteorological restrictions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (09/27) extending 7,398 feet with an asphalt surface, oriented to maximize alignment with prevailing southerly winds. Its coastal location suggests potential for rapid weather transitions and moderate maritime influence on local atmospheric conditions. The terrain is relatively flat, typical of the western French coastal landscape.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 demonstrates excellent wind compatibility, with 100% favorable wind alignment and an average crosswind of only 6.6 knots. Pilots should anticipate potential maritime weather variations, particularly noting the 8.1% probability of fog occurrences. The low percentage of instrument flight conditions (IFR/LIFR: 25.7% combined) suggests generally favorable visual approach opportunities.

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.