Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport

LFMH / EBU

Andrézieux-Bouthéon, Loire, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
10:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
6 kt
170°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFMH 041030Z AUTO 17006KT 140V210 CAVOK 15/06 Q1024

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FMH
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
7,546 ft 148 ft ASP 175°
6.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFMH

8,011 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.7%
MVFR
15.4%
IFR
5.3%
LIFR
3.6%

Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, March, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 5.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.9%
NE
2.4%
E
2.1%
SE
8.8%
S
47.9%
SW
6.5%
W
3.5%
NW
8.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.5°C
Range: -11°C to 32°C
-11°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

February March January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 8,011 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFMH
IATA Code: EBU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,325 ft MSL

Location

City: Andrézieux-Bouthéon, Loire
Country: FR
Latitude: 45.540600°
Longitude: 4.296390°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 7,546 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport

Overview

Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport serves the Loire region in southeastern France, located near the city of Andrézieux-Bouthéon. As a medium-sized airport situated at 1,325 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for regional transportation and general aviation operations in the area.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon are predominantly VFR, with 72.7% of observations supporting visual flight rules. Temperature ranges from -11°C to 32°C, with an average of 8.8°C, creating relatively stable flying conditions throughout the year. January, September, and November offer the most consistent VFR weather patterns, with minimal instances of low visibility or restrictive meteorological conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (17/35) measuring 7,546 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind patterns are consistently from the south (180°), with an average speed of 6.5 knots and maximum gusts reaching 27 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 5.8% of the time, providing relatively predictable wind environments for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and an average crosswind of just 1.9 knots. Visibility typically exceeds 10 statute miles, with rare instances of reduced visibility and minimal fog occurrence (3.1%). Pilots can expect consistently reliable approach conditions, particularly during the most favorable VFR months.

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.