Lyon Bron Airport

LFLY / LYN

Chassieu, Lyon, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
3 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFLY 041300Z AUTO VRB03KT CAVOK 18/06 Q1023 NOSIG
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (659 ft)
Pressure Alt
367 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 885 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFLY 041100Z 0412/0512 14005KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FLY
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 5,971 ft 148 ft ASP 163° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFLY

7,955 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.7%
MVFR
20.8%
IFR
11.6%
LIFR
9%

Lyon Bron Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 13.7% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 6.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.6%
NE
4.1%
E
8.8%
SE
13.8%
S
30.2%
SW
3.4%
W
4.3%
NW
12.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 9°C
Range: -7°C to 31°C
-7°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 13.7%

Best Months for VFR

March February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,955 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lyon Bron Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFLY
IATA Code: LYN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 659 ft MSL

Location

City: Chassieu, Lyon
Country: FR
Latitude: 45.727947°
Longitude: 4.943991°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 5,971 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lyon Bron Airport

Overview

Lyon Bron Airport serves the Lyon metropolitan area in southeastern France, located in Chassieu near the city of Lyon. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 659 feet MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport supports various aviation activities with its single runway 16/34, which measures 5,971 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Lyon Bron are predominantly VFR, with 55% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -7°C to 31°C with an average of 9.2°C. September, October, and November offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions, while winter and early spring present more challenging meteorological environments.

Notable Features

The airport experiences predominantly southerly winds at an average speed of 6.9 knots, with occasional gusts up to 29 knots. Wind conditions are calm 6.6% of the time, which provides relatively stable approach and departure scenarios. The runway alignment allows for 100% favorable wind coverage, with an average crosswind component of just 2.4 knots.

Approach Considerations

Visibility at Lyon Bron is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with fog occurring in only 13.6% of observations. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility during winter months, though complete low instrument flight rules (LIFR) conditions are rare, occurring in less than 10% of meteorological reports. Runway 16/34 offers consistent wind alignment, facilitating predictable landing and takeoff 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

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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.