Quimper-Cornouaille Airport

LFRQ / UIP

Quimper/Pluguffan, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
23:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
5 kt
90°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFRQ 042330Z AUTO 09005KT CAVOK 09/07 Q1015

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LFRQ 041700Z 0418/0518 VRB05KT CAVOK PROB40 TEMPO 0421/0508 3000 BR BECMG 0500/0502 12010KT BECMG 0504/0506 BKN004 BECMG 0508/0510 BKN007 BECMG 0514/0516 VRB05KT TEMPO 0514/0518 3000 RADZ OVC003
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
00:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 120° 10 kt
04:00Z BECMG
+5h
LIFR
Ceiling: 400 ft
08:00Z BECMG
+9h
IFR
Ceiling: 700 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FRQ
04
22
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 2,657 ft 148 ft ASP 33°
2.7 kt 4.2 kt
57° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
7,054 ft 148 ft ASP 94°
5.0 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 - LFRQ

8,313 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
36%
MVFR
31.6%
IFR
20.7%
LIFR
11.7%

Quimper-Cornouaille Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 36% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 32.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperatures typically range between -3°C and 22°C with an average of 10.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.3%
NE
11.1%
E
7%
SE
5.7%
S
21.3%
SW
17.3%
W
20.1%
NW
7.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.5°C
Range: -3°C to 22°C
-3°C 22°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt

Statistics computed from 8,313 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Quimper-Cornouaille Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFRQ
IATA Code: UIP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 297 ft MSL

Location

City: Quimper/Pluguffan
Country: FR
Latitude: 47.973031°
Longitude: -4.169655°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 2,657 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 7,054 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Quimper-Cornouaille Airport

Overview

Quimper-Cornouaille Airport serves the Cornouaille region in western Brittany, France, located near the city of Quimper. Situated at 297 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the surrounding coastal area. The airport features two asphalted runways capable of supporting various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Quimper-Cornouaille demonstrate significant variability, with VFR conditions prevailing 40.5% of the time. Pilots can expect challenging conditions during IFR (19%) and LIFR (9.9%) periods, particularly during transitional seasons. The prevailing southerly winds at an average of 9.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots, require careful wind management during approaches and departures.

Notable Features

The airport's dual runway configuration (04/22 and 09/27) provides operational flexibility across different wind conditions. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 5.1 and 6.1 knots respectively. The airport's moderate elevation and coastal location suggest potential for rapid weather transitions and localized wind variations.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and December represent the most favorable VFR months for operations. Temperature ranges from -3°C to 22°C create diverse atmospheric conditions. With an average visibility of 10 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (3.7%), pilots can generally expect good visual conditions. The runways' orientation suggests consistent wind management strategies will be beneficial for safe approaches.

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.