Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

LROP / OTP

Otopeni, RO

Last Updated
Apr 22, 12:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
12:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
8 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LROP 221230Z 08008KT 040V110 9999 FEW031 13/03 Q1016 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 314 ft
FEW 3,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,414 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,100 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (80°) at 8 knots. Runway 08L/26R is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,100 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 3°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 12:00Z and 17:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (314 ft)
Pressure Alt
232 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 67 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LROP 221100Z 2212/2312 06008KT 9999 SCT040 TEMPO 2212/2217 VRB18KT 5000 SHRA SCT015 SCT035CB BECMG 2302/2304 27010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ROP
08L ✈️
26R
08R ✈️
26L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08L/26R
Active: 08L
11,484 ft 148 ft ASP 84°
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 08R/26L
Active: 08R
11,484 ft 148 ft ASP 84°
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LROP

10,066 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.6%
MVFR
16.1%
IFR
13.1%
LIFR
21.2%

Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 34.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 16.5% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 3.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.4%
NE
21.5%
E
28.4%
SE
2.6%
S
2.2%
SW
13.7%
W
19.6%
NW
3%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.8°C
Range: -13°C to 30°C
-13°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 16.5%

Best Months for VFR

September April October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08L/26R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt
Runway 08R/26L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 10,066 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LROP
IATA Code: OTP
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 314 ft MSL

Location

City: Otopeni
Country: RO
Latitude: 44.572127°
Longitude: 26.103396°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 08L/26R
Length: 11,484 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08R/26L
Length: 11,484 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

Overview

Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport serves as Romania's primary international gateway, located in Otopeni, just northwest of Bucharest. Situated at 314 feet above mean sea level, the airport is a major hub for commercial and cargo operations, handling significant passenger and freight traffic for southeastern Europe.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation at 314 ft MSL provides relatively stable approach conditions with minimal terrain interference. The presence of two parallel runways (08L/26R and 08R/26L), each 11,484 feet long, allows for robust operational flexibility across different wind conditions and traffic scenarios.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic coordinates (44.572127, 26.103396) place it in a relatively flat region with minimal surrounding terrain challenges. The parallel runway configuration enables simultaneous operations and provides redundancy for different wind directions, with both runways featuring asphalt (ASP) surfaces suitable for heavy commercial aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect standard approach procedures utilizing the parallel runway system, with 08/26 orientation allowing for operations aligned with prevailing wind patterns. The substantial runway length of 11,484 feet provides ample space for large commercial aircraft, supporting wide-body and heavy jet operations with generous landing and takeoff margins.

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.