Cherbourg Manche airport

LFRC / CER

Cherbourg, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
06:00Z

🌅 Dawn
IFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
6 kt
120°
2.5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFRC 040600Z AUTO 12006KT 2500 BR NSC 08/07 Q1023 TEMPO 0500 FG
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (459 ft)
Pressure Alt
167 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -563 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFRC 040500Z 0406/0415 13008KT 3000 BR NSC TEMPO 0406/0408 0500 FG BECMG 0408/0410 CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:25Z BASE
+0h
IFR 130° 8 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Mist
08:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FRC
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
8,005 ft 148 ft ASP 100°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFRC

7,914 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
35.1%
MVFR
33.3%
IFR
19.2%
LIFR
12.4%

Cherbourg Manche airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 35.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 31.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 11.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 45 knots. Temperatures typically range between -1°C and 25°C with an average of 9.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 11.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 45 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.9%
NE
7.7%
E
8.2%
SE
8.1%
S
31%
SW
15.9%
W
16.4%
NW
6.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.7°C
Range: -1°C to 25°C
-1°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,914 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cherbourg Manche airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFRC
IATA Code: CER
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 459 ft MSL

Location

City: Cherbourg
Country: FR
Latitude: 49.650101°
Longitude: -1.470280°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,005 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cherbourg Manche airport

Overview

Cherbourg Manche airport (LFRC) is a medium-sized airport located in northern France, serving the Cherbourg region at an elevation of 459 feet MSL. Positioned at coordinates 49.650101, -1.470280, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area with a single runway 10/28 measuring 8,005 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather at LFRC demonstrates significant variability, with visual flight conditions (VFR) occurring 37.3% of the time and marginal VFR at 36.6%. Pilots should anticipate predominantly southern winds averaging 11.5 knots, with potential gusts up to 45 knots. Temperature ranges from -1°C to 25°C, with an average of 10.2°C, suggesting potential winter and summer operational considerations.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 10/28 is an asphalt surface with favorable wind alignment, experiencing crosswinds averaging 7.8 knots. Visibility is consistently good, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (2.1%). Seasonal variations indicate September, November, and January offer the most stable VFR flying conditions.

Approach Considerations

Given the prevailing southerly winds, runway 10/28 provides consistent wind coverage at 100% of observations. Pilots should prepare for potential wind variations and be ready to manage crosswind landings. The airport's statistical data suggests relatively stable approach conditions, with only 16.3% IFR and 9.8% low IFR conditions reported.

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
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.