Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport

LFBT / LDE

Tarbes/Lourdes/Pyrénées, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
23:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
5,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFBT 042330Z AUTO 00000KT 9999 OVC054 10/09 Q1016 TEMPO 3000 BR

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,260 ft
OVC 5,400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,660 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
974 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,260 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,178 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 880 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFBT 042300Z 0500/0524 VRB03KT 9999 BKN070 PROB30 0500/0506 3000 BR BECMG 0518/0520 28010KT OVC012 TEMPO 0518/0522 4000 -RA BKN008 OVC030 FEW040CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
00:00Z PROB30
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FBT
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 20°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFBT

8,059 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.3%
MVFR
14.7%
IFR
12.5%
LIFR
6.5%

Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 19% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, March, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 2.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.5%
NE
6.4%
E
3.2%
SE
4.3%
S
31.5%
SW
12.5%
W
26.5%
NW
6.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 10°C
Range: -8°C to 33°C
-8°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6%

Best Months for VFR

October March November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 8,059 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFBT
IATA Code: LDE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,260 ft MSL

Location

City: Tarbes/Lourdes/Pyrénées
Country: FR
Latitude: 43.178699°
Longitude: -0.006439°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport

Overview

Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport serves the Pyrénées region in southwestern France, situated at an elevation of 1260 ft MSL. The airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Tarbes and Lourdes metropolitan areas, supporting regional and commercial aviation operations. Its strategic location near the Pyrénées mountain range makes it an important gateway for the region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at LFBT are predominantly VFR, with 66.7% of observations showing favorable visual flying conditions. The airport experiences a moderate climate with temperatures ranging from -8°C to 33°C and an average of 10.3°C. Wind patterns are primarily southerly at an average of 6 knots, with occasional gusts up to 29 knots, and calm conditions occurring 2.6% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (02/20) with an impressive length of 9,843 feet, constructed with asphalt surface. Its location near the Pyrénées mountain range introduces potential terrain-related considerations for pilots, particularly during approach and departure. The surrounding topography can influence local wind patterns and visibility conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 02/20 demonstrates extremely favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 3.6 knots. Pilots can expect optimal VFR conditions during autumn months (September, October, November), with minimal fog occurrence (6.9% of observations) and consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

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.