Bacău George Enescu International Airport

LRBC / BCM

Bacău, RO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
20:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
4 kt
190°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LRBC 042030Z 19004KT CAVOK 06/04 Q1023

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LRBC 042000Z 0421/0506 17006KT CAVOK BECMG 0422/0424 3000 BR PROB40 TEMPO 0500/0506 0600 FG VV001
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 6 kt
Visibility: >10km
22:00Z BECMG
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Mist
00:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+4h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.6 km
Ceiling: 100 ft
Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RBC
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
8,203 ft 262 ft CON 165°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LRBC

7,805 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
45.8%
MVFR
19.6%
IFR
12%
LIFR
22.7%

Bacău George Enescu International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 45.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 34.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 27°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 14.7% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 5.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
28.8%
NE
3.4%
E
2.1%
SE
10.3%
S
30.7%
SW
2%
W
4.7%
NW
12.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.7°C
Range: -13°C to 27°C
-13°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 14.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,805 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bacău George Enescu International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LRBC
IATA Code: BCM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 607 ft MSL

Location

City: Bacău
Country: RO
Latitude: 46.521900°
Longitude: 26.910299°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 8,203 ft
Width: 262 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Bacău George Enescu International Airport

Overview

Bacău George Enescu International Airport serves the eastern Romanian city of Bacău, positioned at 46.521900, 26.910299. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 607 feet MSL, it provides critical regional aviation infrastructure supporting transportation needs in Moldova and eastern Romania.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 51.5% of the time. Pilots should anticipate potential instrument meteorological conditions, as MVFR and IFR conditions combine for 30.5% of observations, with LIFR conditions occurring 18% of the time. Temperature ranges from -13°C to 27°C, requiring careful preflight planning and potential thermal considerations.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 16/34 extends 8,203 feet with a concrete surface, providing substantial operational flexibility. Prevailing winds from the south (180°) average 7.4 knots, with maximum recorded speeds of 29 knots and calm conditions occurring 5.9% of the time. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal low-visibility events.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of just 2 knots. Pilots will find September, October, and January statistically offer the best VFR conditions. Fog occurs in 12.5% of observations, suggesting potential low-visibility challenges during certain periods.

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.