Rouen Vallée de Seine Airport

LFOP / URO

Boos, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
19:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
6 kt
100°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFOP 041930Z AUTO 10006KT CAVOK 11/04 Q1021

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LFOP 041400Z 0415/0424 12011KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 11 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FOP
04 ✈️
22
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
5,577 ft 148 ft ASP 41°
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
60° angle
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
2,952 ft 262 ft GRASS
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFOP

8,036 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
42.4%
MVFR
27.3%
IFR
17.1%
LIFR
13.2%

Rouen Vallée de Seine Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 42.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 30.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.7%
NE
10.1%
E
7.8%
SE
18.5%
S
28.1%
SW
13.9%
W
11.6%
NW
4%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.5°C
Range: -8°C to 30°C
-8°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.9%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,036 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rouen Vallée de Seine Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFOP
IATA Code: URO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 512 ft MSL

Location

City: Boos
Country: FR
Latitude: 49.384887°
Longitude: 1.179142°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,577 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 05/23
Length: 2,952 ft
Width: 262 ft
Surface: GRASS
ILS: No

About Rouen Vallée de Seine Airport

Overview

Rouen Vallée de Seine Airport is a medium-sized airport located in Boos, France, serving the Normandy region at an elevation of 512 feet MSL. Positioned at coordinates 49.384887, 1.179142, the airport features two runways catering to various aircraft operations, with a primary asphalt runway (04/22) measuring 5,577 feet and a secondary grass runway (05/23) of 2,952 feet.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at LFOP demonstrate significant variability, with VFR conditions predominating at 46% of observations, complemented by MVFR at 27.4%. The airport experiences a temperature range from -8°C to 30°C, with an average of 8.8°C. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at 180°, with an average speed of 9.4 knots and occasional gusts up to 38 knots, presenting potential challenges for pilots during approach and landing.

Notable Features

Both runways offer 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components of 5.5 and 5.8 knots for runways 04/22 and 05/23 respectively. The airport exhibits low fog frequency at 5.6% and maintains excellent average visibility of 10 statute miles, making it relatively accessible throughout the year.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should note September, October, and November as the most favorable VFR months for operations. The consistent wind patterns and low crosswind percentages provide predictable approach conditions. With two runways offering flexible orientation, pilots can select the most suitable runway based on current wind conditions and aircraft performance characteristics.

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.