Frosinone Air Base

LIRH

Frosinone, IT

Last Updated
Jul 3, 17:55Z

Military Airport

Restricted

Aeroporto militare dell'Aeronautica Militare. L'accesso civile è generalmente limitato.

Access Notes:

Aeronautica Militare bases generally restricted

Consult official AIP (Italy AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 23 hours ago
17:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
3 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LIRH 031755Z 12003KT 9999 FEW030CB BKN035 24/20 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 0 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 3,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,000 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,500 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Frosinone Air Base is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 23.2 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IRH
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
4,695 ft 0 ft UNK
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
140° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LIRH

4,162 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.1%
MVFR
22.1%
IFR
11.7%
LIFR
7.1%

Frosinone Air Base is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 4.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, April, July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 4.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 14.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
9.5%
N
5%
S
17.4%
W
11.3%
NE
7.9%
NW
9%
SE
17.5%
SW
8.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.1°C
Range: -4°C to 36°C
-4°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

June April July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,162 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Frosinone Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LIRH
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 0 ft MSL

Location

City: Frosinone
Country: IT
Latitude: 41.648537°
Longitude: 13.294573°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 4,695 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Frosinone Air Base

Frosinone Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the IT AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Frosinone Air Base (LIRH) is located in Frosinone, IT . The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 4,695 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 59.1% of the time based on 4,162 observations, LIRH requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 18.8% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at LIRH come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 4.2 knots. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are June, April, July, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -4°C (25°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 15.1°C (59°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.86 to 10.3 inHg (334-349 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 4,162 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.