Bastia Poretta airport

LFKB / BIA

Bastia, FR

Last Updated
Nov 3, 15:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
15:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
9kt
10°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,018
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFKB 031500Z AUTO 01009KT CAVOK 21/09 Q1018 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (26 ft)
Pressure Alt
-116 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 611 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFKB 031400Z 0315/0415 03010KT CAVOK TX22/0412Z TN10/0405Z BECMG 0317/0319 25005KT BECMG 0409/0411 01010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR 30° 10kt
Visibility: >10km
17:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 250° 5kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FKB
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
8,266 ft 148 ft ASP 163°
↑ 7.8kt ↔ 4.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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

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About Bastia Poretta airport

Bastia Poretta airport (LFKB/BIA) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Bastia, FR. The facility operates at an elevation of 26 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (16/34) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.