Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base

LFKS / SOZ

Solenzara, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:30Z

Military Airport

Restricted

Base aérienne militaire. L'accès civil est restreint sauf autorisation spéciale.

Access Notes:

Bases Aériennes closed to civil traffic; consult SIA France for details

Consult official AIP (SIA France ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
14:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
10 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFKS 041430Z AUTO 14010KT 9999 BKN090 OVC110 16/13 Q1024

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 28 ft
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
OVC 11,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,028 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,028 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFKS 041400Z 0415/0515 13010KT 9999 FEW090 BECMG 0418/0420 27005KT PROB30 TEMPO 0420/0506 BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:42Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 270° 5 kt
20:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+6h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FKS
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
8,619 ft 148 ft CON 179°
7.7 kt 6.4 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFKS

8,191 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.4%
MVFR
13.3%
IFR
1.3%
LIFR
0%

Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 2°C and 31°C with an average of 14.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.5%
NE
4.9%
E
7.6%
SE
7.1%
S
6.6%
SW
3.8%
W
50.2%
NW
8.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.8°C
Range: 2°C to 31°C
2°C 31°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,191 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFKS
IATA Code: SOZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 28 ft MSL

Location

City: Solenzara
Country: FR
Latitude: 41.924400°
Longitude: 9.406000°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 8,619 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base

Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the FR AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Solenzara Air Base (BA 126) is a medium-sized airport located in Corsica, France, with geographical coordinates 41.924400, 9.406000. Situated at an elevation of 28 ft MSL, the base serves military and potentially civilian aviation operations with a substantial 8,619 ft concrete runway (18/36).

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Solenzara are predominantly excellent for flying, with VFR conditions present 85.4% of the time. The airport experiences moderate winds primarily from the west (270°) averaging 6.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots. Temperature ranges from 2°C to 31°C, with an average of 15.5°C, providing stable atmospheric conditions for most of the year.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (18/36) is oriented to take full advantage of the prevailing westerly winds, with 100% wind favorability. Crosswind conditions are minimal, averaging just 4.7 knots. The airport's Corsican location likely involves surrounding mountainous terrain, which pilots should consider during flight planning.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and November represent the best VFR months for operations at Solenzara. The runway's favorable wind alignment and extensive 8,619 ft length provide significant operational flexibility. Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with virtually no instances of restricted visibility or fog.

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.