Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport

LIRZ / PEG

Perugia (PG), IT

Last Updated
Mar 4, 07:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
07:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
8,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIRZ 040750Z AUTO VRB02KT 9999 BKN081/// 09/08 Q1027

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 697 ft
BKN 8,100 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,797 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LIRZ 040500Z 0406/0506 VRB05KT 9999 SCT040 TEMPO 0406/0412 RA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IRZ
01
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 7,215 ft 148 ft ASP 14° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LIRZ

7,709 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.8%
MVFR
12.7%
IFR
2.3%
LIFR
7.2%

Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 0.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
38.4%
NE
16.4%
E
3.6%
SE
8%
S
13.3%
SW
7.2%
W
7.1%
NW
5.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.4°C
Range: -5°C to 32°C
-5°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.9%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,709 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LIRZ
IATA Code: PEG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 697 ft MSL

Location

City: Perugia (PG)
Country: IT
Latitude: 43.095901°
Longitude: 12.513200°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 7,215 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport

Overview

Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport serves the Umbria region in central Italy, located at an elevation of 697 ft MSL near the city of Perugia. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway (01/19) measuring 7,215 ft in length, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. The airport's strategic location makes it an important transportation hub for both commercial and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at LIRZ demonstrate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with VFR conditions present 78.3% of the time. Temperatures range from -5°C to 32°C, with an average of 10.9°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions. Pilots can expect the best VFR months to be September, October, and November, with minimal visibility restrictions and low occurrence of challenging weather patterns.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (01/19) is oriented to accommodate the prevailing northerly winds, which average 6.2 knots with occasional gusts up to 26 knots. Its asphalt surface provides consistent operational capabilities throughout the year. The terrain surrounding Perugia is characteristic of central Italy's hilly landscape, which may require careful navigation and awareness of local topographical features.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19 offers excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind of just 2.4 knots. Pilots should be prepared for potential fog conditions, which occur 7.6% of the time, and maintain situational awareness during approach and landing. The consistent wind patterns and low crosswind levels make this runway generally predictable for most aircraft operations.

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.