La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport

LFRI / EDM

La Roche-sur-Yon, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
19:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
4 kt
70°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFRI 041930Z AUTO 07004KT CAVOK 12/08 Q1018 NOSIG
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (299 ft)
Pressure Alt
157 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -131 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFRI 041700Z 0418/0518 10006KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 6 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FRI
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
5,085 ft 98 ft ASP 102°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFRI

8,174 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.2%
MVFR
21.4%
IFR
14.9%
LIFR
14.5%

La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 29.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 0.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.9%
NE
10.9%
E
8%
SE
15.6%
S
24.7%
SW
15%
W
13.6%
NW
4.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.1°C
Range: -6°C to 27°C
-6°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 8.1%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt

Statistics computed from 8,174 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFRI
IATA Code: EDM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 299 ft MSL

Location

City: La Roche-sur-Yon
Country: FR
Latitude: 46.701900°
Longitude: -1.378630°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,085 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport

Overview

La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport serves the Vendée department in western France, providing regional aviation access. Located at an elevation of 299 feet MSL near the city of La Roche-sur-Yon, this medium-sized airport supports various general aviation and local flight operations. The airport's single runway 10/28 spans 5,085 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 53.7% of the time, with marginal VFR and IFR conditions accounting for the remaining weather patterns. Wind statistics indicate a prevailing southerly direction at an average of 8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 29 knots. Temperature ranges from -6°C to 27°C, with an average of 10.3°C, suggesting significant seasonal variations.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location in western France contributes to its diverse weather characteristics. Observations show occasional fog events (8.7% of the time) that could impact visibility. The terrain surrounding the airport appears to be relatively consistent, with no specific extreme terrain challenges noted in the available data.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 demonstrates favorable wind conditions, with winds aligned 100% of the time and an average crosswind of 5.5 knots. Pilots should note September, October, and November offer the best VFR conditions based on historical meteorological data. The consistent wind patterns and moderate crosswind make this runway generally predictable for approach and departure 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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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.