Bastia Poretta airport

LFKB / BIA

Bastia, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
16:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
15 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
9,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFKB 041630Z AUTO 14015KT 9999 FEW015 BKN098 15/12 Q1023 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
BKN 9,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,526 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,826 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1022 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (26 ft)
Pressure Alt
-267 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -261 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFKB 041400Z 0415/0515 14012KT CAVOK TX17/0512Z TN10/0505Z TEMPO 0415/0417 BKN017 TEMPO 0501/0508 BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 12 kt
Visibility: >10km
01:00Z TEMPO
+9h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,400 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FKB
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
8,266 ft 148 ft ASP 163°
14.1 kt 5.1 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 - LFKB

8,042 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.3%
MVFR
20.4%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
0.1%

Bastia Poretta airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 2.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperatures typically range between 3°C and 30°C with an average of 13.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
N
7%
NE
2.8%
E
8.8%
SE
13.1%
S
10.3%
SW
40.6%
W
10.4%
NW
5.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.8°C
Range: 3°C to 30°C
3°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,042 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bastia Poretta airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFKB
IATA Code: BIA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 26 ft MSL

Location

City: Bastia
Country: FR
Latitude: 42.552700°
Longitude: 9.483730°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 8,266 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bastia Poretta airport

Overview

Bastia Poretta airport serves the northeastern Corsican city of Bastia, located at 42.552700, 9.483730. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway (16/34) measuring 8266 feet, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport sits at a low elevation of 26 feet mean sea level, facilitating operations for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Flight conditions at Bastia Poretta are predominantly VFR, with 78.4% of observations showing favorable visual conditions. Prevailing winds from the southwest (225°) average 6.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 34 knots. Temperature ranges from 3°C to 30°C, with an average of 14.5°C, creating generally stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (16/34) experiences highly favorable wind conditions, with wind aligned 100% of the time. An average crosswind of 4.5 knots suggests minimal lateral wind challenges for most operations. The surrounding terrain of Corsica presents typical Mediterranean coastal airport characteristics that pilots should be prepared for during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

September through November offer the best VFR conditions for pilots, with minimal meteorological constraints. The runway shows consistent wind alignment, which simplifies approach planning. With only 0.2% of observations reporting fog and consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, pilots can expect generally reliable visual conditions for most operations.

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.