Périgueux-Bassillac Airport

LFBX / PGX

Périgueux/Bassillac, FR

Last Updated
Apr 23, 01:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
01:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFBX 230100Z AUTO 00000KT 9999 BKN020 OVC025 15/14 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 328 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
OVC 2,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,328 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,828 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Périgueux-Bassillac Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FBX
11
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 5,741 ft 98 ft ASP 114°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
114° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFBX

10,343 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.5%
MVFR
20%
IFR
9%
LIFR
7.5%

Périgueux-Bassillac Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 63.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 37.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 37.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.1%
NE
2%
E
17.5%
SE
7.2%
S
3%
SW
10.4%
W
13.9%
NW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.8°C
Range: -11°C to 32°C
-11°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 9.6%

Best Months for VFR

April March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 10,343 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Périgueux-Bassillac Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFBX
IATA Code: PGX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 328 ft MSL

Location

City: Périgueux/Bassillac
Country: FR
Latitude: 45.198101°
Longitude: 0.815556°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 5,741 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Périgueux-Bassillac Airport

Overview

Périgueux-Bassillac Airport serves the Périgueux region in southwestern France, located at coordinates 45.198101, 0.815556. Situated at an elevation of 328 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Dordogne department. The airport features a single runway (11/29) measuring 5,741 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 59.3% of the time, with marginal VFR and IFR conditions accounting for an additional 30.6% of observations. Wind patterns are characterized by an easterly prevailing direction at 90 degrees, with an average speed of 4.9 knots and maximum gusts up to 20 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -11°C to 32°C, with an average of 9.6°C.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location provides relatively stable flying conditions, with calm wind conditions observed 40.9% of the time. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with fog present in only 12.2% of observations. September, October, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with wind conditions supportive of operations 100% of the time. The average crosswind is minimal at 2.5 knots, providing consistently comfortable approach conditions. Pilots should note the airport's moderate elevation and prepare for potential temperature-related performance considerations during extreme seasonal variations.

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.