Toulon-Hyères Airport

LFTH / TLN

Hyères, Var, FR

Last Updated
Apr 22, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
14:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
12 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFTH 221400Z AUTO 08012KT 9999 FEW019 SCT024 BKN110 18/14 Q1016 TEMPO SHRA SCT020TCU BKN020 BECMG 09018G28KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7 ft
FEW 1,900 ft AGL
SCT 2,000 ft AGL (TCU)
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 2,400 ft AGL
BKN 11,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,907 ft AMSL
SCT (TCU)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,007 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,007 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,407 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,007 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Toulon-Hyères Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 11,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (80°) at 12 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: towering cumulus clouds reported at 2,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 5 to 18 knots. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 11:00Z and 16:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7 ft)
Pressure Alt
-76 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 286 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFTH 220800Z 2209/2309 09018G28KT 9999 SCT020 BKN025 TEMPO 2211/2216 6000 SHRA SCT020TCU BKN020 BECMG 2217/2219 02005KT SCT040 BECMG 2221/2224 04008KT FEW015 BECMG 2307/2309 09017KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:08Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 90° 18 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
17:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 20° 5 kt
21:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 40° 8 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FTH
05 ✈️
23
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
6,955 ft 148 ft ASP 51°
10.4 kt 6.0 kt
30° angle
13/31 6,240 ft 164 ft ASP 135°
6.9 kt 9.8 kt
55° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFTH

10,162 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.3%
MVFR
16.8%
IFR
4.5%
LIFR
0.5%

Toulon-Hyères Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 1°C and 31°C with an average of 13.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 1.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.7%
NE
6.4%
E
16.4%
SE
4.3%
S
3.4%
SW
7.1%
W
15.2%
NW
32.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.4°C
Range: 1°C to 31°C
1°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

April September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 10,162 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Toulon-Hyères Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFTH
IATA Code: TLN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7 ft MSL

Location

City: Hyères, Var
Country: FR
Latitude: 43.097301°
Longitude: 6.146030°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,955 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 6,240 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Toulon-Hyères Airport

Overview

Toulon-Hyères Airport serves the southeastern French coastal region of Var, located near the Mediterranean. Situated at a low elevation of 7 ft MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Hyères area, supporting both civilian and potential regional commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 78% of observations indicating clear flying weather. Temperature ranges from 1°C to 31°C, with an average of 14.1°C, suggesting relatively mild climate conditions. Wind patterns are primarily northwest at an average of 8.1 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 29 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalted runways: 05/23 at 6,955 ft and 13/31 at 6,240 ft, providing flexibility for different aircraft types and wind conditions. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 5.4 and 4.6 knots respectively. Visibility consistently remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

September, January, and October represent the most favorable months for VFR operations, characterized by stable weather conditions. Pilots can expect minimal interference from meteorological factors, with only 3.2% of observations indicating IFR conditions and virtually no instances of low IFR (LIFR) weather. The consistent northwest wind and low elevation make for predictable approach and departure scenarios.

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.