Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport

LFMN / NCE

Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
16:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
16 kt
80°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFMN 041630Z 08016KT CAVOK 16/10 Q1023 NOSIG
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1023 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (12 ft)
Pressure Alt
-281 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -158 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFMN 041400Z 0415/0521 09015KT CAVOK BECMG 0420/0422 35010KT BECMG 0508/0510 08020KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:45Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 15 kt
Visibility: >10km
20:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 350° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FMN
04L ✈️
22R
04R ✈️
22L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04L/22R
Active: 04L
8,622 ft 148 ft ASP 45°
12.3 kt 10.3 kt
40° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 04R
9,721 ft 148 ft ASP 45°
12.3 kt 10.3 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 - LFMN

7,775 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.6%
MVFR
5.5%
IFR
0.9%
LIFR
0.1%

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 2°C and 28°C with an average of 13.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.9%
NE
3.9%
E
12.6%
SE
4%
S
5.6%
SW
5%
W
5.8%
NW
44.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.7°C
Range: 2°C to 28°C
2°C 28°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

December October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.2 kt
Runway 04R/22L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,775 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFMN
IATA Code: NCE
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 12 ft MSL

Location

City: Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
Country: FR
Latitude: 43.658401°
Longitude: 7.215870°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04L/22R
Length: 8,622 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 04R/22L
Length: 9,721 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport

Overview

Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport serves as a critical international gateway for the French Riviera, located in southeastern France near the Mediterranean coast. As a large airport situated at just 12 ft mean sea level, it handles significant commercial and charter traffic in a region known for tourism and international travel.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation and coastal location create unique microclimate conditions that can involve rapid weather transitions and potential maritime influences. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations due to the proximity to mountainous terrain and Mediterranean sea interfaces.

Notable Features

Nice-Côte d'Azur features two parallel runways with substantial length, offering 04L/22R at 8,622 ft and 04R/22L at 9,721 ft, both constructed with asphalt surface. The airport's geographic positioning between alpine terrain and Mediterranean coastline presents complex topographical interactions that can impact local atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation (04/22) suggests prevailing wind considerations for approach and departure procedures. The substantial runway lengths provide operational flexibility for various aircraft types, with both runways offering significant landing and takeoff capabilities for commercial and business aviation 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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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.