Strasbourg Airport

LFST / SXB

Strasbourg, FR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 47 min ago
20:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
4 kt
40°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFST 042030Z AUTO 04004KT CAVOK 09/04 Q1024 NOSIG
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (505 ft)
Pressure Alt
183 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -416 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFST 041700Z 0418/0518 04005KT CAVOK PROB30 TEMPO 0423/0507 4500 BR
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
23:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 4.5 km
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FST
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 48°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFST

8,001 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
45.4%
MVFR
15.3%
IFR
18.1%
LIFR
21.2%

Strasbourg Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 45.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 39.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 22.8% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 5.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.5%
NE
11.5%
E
1.9%
SE
3.5%
S
31.4%
SW
14.9%
W
6.4%
NW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.9°C
Range: -10°C to 32°C
-10°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 22.8%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 8,001 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Strasbourg Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFST
IATA Code: SXB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 505 ft MSL

Location

City: Strasbourg
Country: FR
Latitude: 48.538300°
Longitude: 7.628230°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Strasbourg Airport

Overview

Strasbourg Airport serves the Alsace region in northeastern France, located near the German border. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 505 feet MSL, it supports regional commercial and general aviation operations in a strategically important European transportation corridor.

Flying Conditions

Pilots should anticipate variable weather conditions, with VFR prevailing 47.7% of the time and significant potential for instrument conditions. Winter temperatures can drop to -10°C, while summer peaks reach 32°C, creating diverse meteorological challenges. Fog is present 22.2% of observations, suggesting careful preflight weather planning is essential.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 05/23, measuring 7,874 feet with an asphalt surface. Winds predominantly originate from the south (180°) at an average of 6.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 28 knots. The airport experiences calm wind conditions 5.7% of the time, which may affect takeoff and landing strategies.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of just 3.4 knots. September, October, and November offer the most consistently favorable VFR conditions for pilots. Approach planning should account for potential visibility restrictions and potential instrument meteorological conditions.

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.