Istres-Le Tubé Air Base

LFMI

Istres, Bouches-du-Rhône, FR

Last Updated
Jan 17, 17:30 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
17:30Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
12kt
110°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,013
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFMI 171730Z AUTO 11012KT CAVOK 13/07 Q1013 BECMG 09018G30KT

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (82 ft)
Pressure Alt
88 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -132 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LFMI 171400Z 1715/1815 10015KT 9999 FEW040 BKN060 TX14/1813Z TN11/1806Z BECMG 1719/1722 09018G30KT TEMPO 1800/1806 09025G40KT PROB40 TEMPO 1800/1810 4000 RA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 15kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 6,000ft
19:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 90° 18kt
00:00Z TEMPO
+7h
VFR 90° 25kt
00:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FMI
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
12,303 ft 197 ft ASP 153°
↑ 9.2kt ↔ 7.7kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Istres-Le Tubé Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFMI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 82 ft MSL

Location

City: Istres, Bouches-du-Rhône
Country: FR
Latitude: 43.522701°
Longitude: 4.923840°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 12,303 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Istres-Le Tubé Air Base

Istres-Le Tubé Air Base (LFMI) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Istres, Bouches-du-Rhône, FR. The facility operates at an elevation of 82 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (15/33) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.