Brest Bretagne airport

LFRB / BES

Brest, FR

Last Updated
Mar 6, 13:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
13:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
11 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFRB 061330Z AUTO 36011KT 330V030 9999 OVC020 08/05 Q1023 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 325 ft
OVC 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,325 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (325 ft)
Pressure Alt
33 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -729 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LFRB 061100Z 0612/0718 35013KT 9999 BKN020 TEMPO 0702/0718 4000 RA BKN007 BECMG 0704/0706 VRB05KT PROB40 TEMPO 0708/0718 OVC003 BECMG 0715/0718 VRB05KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:56Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 350° 13 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FRB
07L ✈️
25R
07R ✈️
25L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07L/25R
Active: 07L
2,297 ft 59 ft ASP 71°
3.8 kt 10.3 kt
70° angle
✈️ 07R/25L
Active: 07R
10,171 ft 148 ft ASP 71°
3.8 kt 10.3 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFRB

8,375 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
26.9%
MVFR
34.5%
IFR
26%
LIFR
12.6%

Brest Bretagne airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 26.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 38.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperatures typically range between -4°C and 20°C with an average of 10.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.4%
NE
9.9%
E
4.9%
SE
8.8%
S
25.1%
SW
20.4%
W
15.8%
NW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.2°C
Range: -4°C to 20°C
-4°C 20°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.7%

Best Months for VFR

March December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07L/25R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.8 kt
Runway 07R/25L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.8 kt

Statistics computed from 8,375 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brest Bretagne airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFRB
IATA Code: BES
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 325 ft MSL

Location

City: Brest
Country: FR
Latitude: 48.447899°
Longitude: -4.418540°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07L/25R
Length: 2,297 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07R/25L
Length: 10,171 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Brest Bretagne airport

Overview

Brest Bretagne Airport serves the northwestern coastal region of Brittany, France, located at an elevation of 325 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with two asphalted runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Brest metropolitan area and surrounding regions. The airport supports diverse aviation operations with its substantial runway lengths and strategic coastal positioning.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Brest Bretagne Airport demonstrate significant variability, with instrument meteorological conditions prevalent. Historical observations indicate that 34.6% of recorded weather periods are Marginal VFR, while pure VFR conditions occur 30.8% of the time. Pilots should anticipate southerly winds averaging 10.5 knots, with potential gusts up to 34 knots, and temperatures ranging from -4°C to 20°C with an average of 10.4°C.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: 07L/25R at 2,297 feet and 07R/25L extending 10,171 feet, providing operational flexibility. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment and consistent average crosswind conditions of 6.5 knots. The coastal location suggests potential for rapidly changing maritime weather patterns, particularly during transitional seasons.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and December represent the most favorable VFR months for operations at Brest Bretagne Airport. Fog occurs in approximately 5.1% of observations, with an average visibility of 10 statute miles. Pilots should prepare for potential reduced visibility and maritime weather influences, particularly during approach and departure phases.

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
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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.