Nancy-Essey Airport

LFSN / ENC

Tomblaine, Meurthe-et-Moselle, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
4 kt
30°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR LFSN 041900Z AUTO 03004KT CAVOK 08/03 Q1024

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FSN
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
5,249 ft 131 ft ASP 29°
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 - LFSN

8,047 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48.9%
MVFR
30.5%
IFR
12.5%
LIFR
8.1%

Nancy-Essey Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48.9% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 20.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 6.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.5%
NE
18.2%
E
9.4%
SE
8.1%
S
29.5%
SW
13%
W
7.8%
NW
3.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.4°C
Range: -8°C to 28°C
-8°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.6%

Best Months for VFR

March October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 8,047 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Nancy-Essey Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFSN
IATA Code: ENC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 751 ft MSL

Location

City: Tomblaine, Meurthe-et-Moselle
Country: FR
Latitude: 48.692101°
Longitude: 6.230460°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,249 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Nancy-Essey Airport

Overview

Nancy-Essey Airport serves the Meurthe-et-Moselle region in northeastern France, situated near the city of Nancy in Tomblaine. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 751 feet MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Nancy-Essey demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 51.8% of observations. Temperature ranges from -8°C to 28°C, with an average of 7.8°C, while wind patterns are predominantly from the south at an average of 6.8 knots. October, November, and September offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (03/21) measuring 5,249 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating a range of aircraft operations. Geographical positioning at coordinates 48.692101, 6.230460 places the airport in a region with moderate terrain and relatively stable meteorological characteristics. Wind observations indicate calm conditions 5.4% of the time, with maximum recorded winds of 24 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 experiences favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of only 3 knots. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal occurrences of restricted visibility (fog present in only 6% of observations). Pilots can expect generally predictable approach conditions, particularly during the autumn months.

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.