Brest Bretagne airport

LFRB / BES

Brest, FR

Last Updated
Jun 10, 05:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
05:30Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
4 kt
250°
4 km
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFRB 100530Z AUTO 25004KT CAVOK 10/10 Q1020 TEMPO 4000 -SHRA BKN014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 325 ft
BKN 1,400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,725 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Brest Bretagne airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,400 feet and 4 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 4 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 1400 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Mist. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Light Showers Rain between 00:00Z and 10:00Z. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Mist between 00:00Z and 05:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (325 ft)
Pressure Alt
123 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -399 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFRB 092300Z 1000/1106 VRB05KT 9999 SCT020 BKN040 PROB40 TEMPO 1000/1010 4000 -SHRA BKN014 BECMG 1006/1009 29010KT BECMG 1020/1022 VRB05KT PROB40 TEMPO 1100/1105 4000 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
06:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 290° 10 kt

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: 25R
2,297 ft 59 ft ASP 71°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 07R/25L
Active: 25L
10,171 ft 148 ft ASP 71°
4.0 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 - LFRB

12,869 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
31.8%
MVFR
32.3%
IFR
23.8%
LIFR
12.1%

Brest Bretagne airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 31.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 35.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, May, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 0.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.5%
NE
11.3%
E
6.1%
SE
7.4%
S
20.8%
SW
19.7%
W
15.9%
NW
7.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.1°C
Range: -4°C to 33°C
-4°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.6%

Best Months for VFR

April May March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07L/25R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt
Runway 07R/25L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.3 kt

Statistics computed from 12,869 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.