Figari Sud-Corse Airport

LFKF / FSC

Figari, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
10:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
13 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFKF 041030Z AUTO 06013KT 9999 FEW023 BKN100 17/12 Q1024 BECMG 07015G25KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 85 ft
FEW 2,300 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,385 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,085 ft AMSL
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1021 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (85 ft)
Pressure Alt
-238 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 22 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.2°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FKF
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
8,136 ft 148 ft ASP 47°
12.8 kt 2.3 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFKF

8,127 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.7%
MVFR
22.2%
IFR
2.9%
LIFR
0.2%

Figari Sud-Corse Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 42 kt
Calm Winds: 2%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.7%
NE
22.8%
E
22.4%
SE
0.8%
S
1.9%
SW
14.8%
W
29.2%
NW
3.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.2°C
Range: -3°C to 33°C
-3°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,127 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Figari Sud-Corse Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFKF
IATA Code: FSC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 85 ft MSL

Location

City: Figari
Country: FR
Latitude: 41.500599°
Longitude: 9.097780°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 8,136 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Figari Sud-Corse Airport

Overview

Figari Sud-Corse Airport serves the southern Corsica region as a medium-sized airport located at 41.500599, 9.097780 with an elevation of 85 feet MSL. The airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the island, featuring a single runway (05/23) measuring 8,136 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations reveal predominantly VFR conditions 77.7% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 19% of flights. The prevailing wind originates from the northeast at 45 degrees, averaging 9 knots with occasional gusts up to 33 knots. September, October, and November demonstrate the most consistent VFR flying weather, with temperatures ranging from -3°C to 33°C and an average of 14.9°C.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 05/23 experiences highly favorable wind conditions, with wind alignment at 100% and an average crosswind of only 3.9 knots. Visibility is consistently strong, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility (fog occurs in only 0.5% of observations). The low occurrence of IFR (3.1%) and LIFR (0.2%) conditions suggests generally stable meteorological environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 offers consistent wind-aligned approaches, with northeast winds providing predictable landing conditions. Pilots should anticipate stable visual conditions and plan for mild crosswind components. The broad runway and consistent weather patterns make this airport relatively straightforward for instrument-rated and visual flight pilots alike.

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
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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.