Suceava Stefan cel Mare Airport

LRSV / SCV

Suceava, RO

Last Updated
Jun 13, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LRSV 131100Z VRB02KT 9999 FEW045 20/10 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,375 ft
FEW 4,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,875 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Suceava Stefan cel Mare Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 4,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LRSV 130800Z 1309/1318 26007KT 9999 SCT035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RSV
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 8,070 ft 148 ft CON 163° 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 - LRSV

12,497 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.7%
MVFR
10%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
16.8%

Suceava Stefan cel Mare Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 23.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 19.2% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are May, March, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 1.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.9%
NE
6.2%
E
8.8%
SE
13%
S
10.7%
SW
9.4%
W
12.3%
NW
25.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.2°C
Range: -16°C to 29°C
-16°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 19.2%

Best Months for VFR

May March April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 12,497 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Suceava Stefan cel Mare Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LRSV
IATA Code: SCV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,375 ft MSL

Location

City: Suceava
Country: RO
Latitude: 47.687500°
Longitude: 26.354099°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 8,070 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Suceava Stefan cel Mare Airport

Overview

Suceava Stefan cel Mare Airport serves the northeastern Romanian city of Suceava, situated at 1375 ft mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport with a substantial 8070ft concrete runway, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation and regional connectivity needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots should anticipate highly variable weather conditions, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 57.9% of the time. Winter and transitional seasons present challenging meteorological environments, with temperature ranges from -16°C to 26°C and significant fog occurrence at 20.2% of observed periods.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location in northeastern Romania introduces unique atmospheric dynamics, with a prevailing northwest wind at 315° and average wind speeds of 7.8 knots. Terrain surrounding the airport likely contributes to wind patterns and potential mechanical turbulence considerations for approaching aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 offers optimal wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and modest average crosswind of 3.8 knots. Pilots should prioritize September, October, and January for the most consistent visual meteorological conditions, with these months demonstrating the most stable flying environments.

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
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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.