Valence-Chabeuil Airport

LFLU / VAF

Chabeuil, Drôme, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
13:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
3 kt
150°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFLU 041330Z AUTO 15003KT 070V220 CAVOK 18/08 Q1023

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FLU
01L
19R ✈️
01
19 ✈️
01R
19L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
6,890 ft 148 ft ASP
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
40° angle
✈️ 01L/19R
Active: 19R
3,914 ft 164 ft GRASS
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
40° angle
✈️ 01R/19L
Active: 19L
1,322 ft 196 ft GRASS
2.3 kt 1.9 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 - LFLU

4,163 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.9%
MVFR
15.5%
IFR
3.1%
LIFR
3.5%

Valence-Chabeuil Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 1.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
42.4%
NE
6.2%
E
2.1%
SE
4.4%
S
29.5%
SW
6.1%
W
0.9%
NW
6.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.7°C
Range: -6°C to 30°C
-6°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

March September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt
Runway 01L/19R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt
Runway 01R/19L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,163 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Valence-Chabeuil Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFLU
IATA Code: VAF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 525 ft MSL

Location

City: Chabeuil, Drôme
Country: FR
Latitude: 44.921600°
Longitude: 4.969900°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 6,890 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 01L/19R
Length: 3,914 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No
Runway 01R/19L
Length: 1,322 ft
Width: 196 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No

About Valence-Chabeuil Airport

Overview

Valence-Chabeuil Airport serves the Drôme region in southeastern France, positioned at 525 ft elevation near the city of Chabeuil. The airport features three runways: one paved primary runway (6890ft) and two grass runways, providing flexible operational capabilities for various aircraft types. Its strategic location in the Rhône-Alpes region makes it an important medium-sized airport for regional aviation.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 76.4% of observations indicating good visual flying weather. The airport experiences a moderate climate with temperatures ranging from -6°C to 30°C and an average of 11.1°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the north at an average of 9.8 knots, with maximum gusts up to 32 knots and only 1.6% calm conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's multi-runway configuration allows for operational flexibility across different wind conditions. All three runways (01/19, 01L/19R, and 01R/19L) demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment and consistently low average crosswind speeds of 2.9 knots. The September through November period offers the most reliable VFR flying conditions, with minimal chances of low visibility or challenging weather.

Approach Considerations

With strong northern wind prevalence, approaches along the 01/19 axis will typically provide the most stable conditions. The paved primary runway (6890ft) offers the longest and most accommodating surface for most aircraft types. Pilots should anticipate generally excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrence (1.7% of observations) and rarely experiencing visibility below 3 miles.

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.