Forlì Luigi Ridolfi Airport

LIPK / FRL

Forlì (FC), IT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
20:50Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
0 kt
5 km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIPK 042050Z 00000KT 5000 BR BKN020 08/05 Q1027

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 97 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,097 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LIPK 041700Z 0418/0518 VRB05KT 3000 BR BKN020 BECMG 0421/0423 0300 FG OVC002 BECMG 0507/0509 1000 BCFG BECMG 0510/0512 3000 BR BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:07Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Mist
07:00Z BECMG
+10h
LIFR
Visibility: 1 km
Patches Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IPK
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 7,907 ft 148 ft ASP 117°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
117° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LIPK

2,798 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62%
MVFR
19.9%
IFR
10.7%
LIFR
7.5%

Forlì Luigi Ridolfi Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 18.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 34.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 34.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.1%
NE
5.4%
E
9.6%
SE
1.3%
S
3.1%
SW
5.9%
W
10.4%
NW
25.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.8°C
Range: -7°C to 30°C
-7°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,798 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Forlì Luigi Ridolfi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LIPK
IATA Code: FRL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 97 ft MSL

Location

City: Forlì (FC)
Country: IT
Latitude: 44.194801°
Longitude: 12.070100°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 7,907 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Forlì Luigi Ridolfi Airport

Overview

Forlì Luigi Ridolfi Airport serves the Emilia-Romagna region in north-central Italy, located near the city of Forlì. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 97 feet MSL, it provides infrastructure for regional aviation and potential general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 65.4% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 17.4% of observations. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 30°C, with an average of 11.4°C, creating generally stable flying conditions. September, October, and November offer the most consistent VFR weather patterns.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 12/30, measuring 7,907 feet with an asphalt surface. Winds predominantly originate from the northwest (315°) at an average speed of 6.5 knots, with calm conditions observed 35.7% of the time. The terrain surrounding the airport appears relatively flat, consistent with its modest elevation.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility. Average crosswind is minimal at 3.4 knots, supporting comfortable approach and landing conditions. Visibility consistently averages 10 statute miles, with negligible instances of visibility below 3 miles and occasional fog at 7.2% of observations.

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.