Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base

LFBF

Toulouse/Francazal, FR

Last Updated
Apr 15, 08:30Z

Military Airport

Restricted

Base aérienne militaire. L'accès civil est restreint sauf autorisation spéciale.

Access Notes:

Bases Aériennes closed to civil traffic; consult SIA France for details

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

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 182 hours ago
08:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFBF 150830Z AUTO VRB01KT 9999 // NSC 14/10 Q1022

Weather Briefing

VFR

Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 181.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 10°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
FBF
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 5,906 ft 148 ft ASP 115° 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 - LFBF

6,339 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.8%
MVFR
18.1%
IFR
4.9%
LIFR
3.1%

Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base typically experiences VFR conditions 73.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 6.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.7%
NE
2.1%
E
6.7%
SE
25.1%
S
9.2%
SW
4.2%
W
25.6%
NW
15.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.9°C
Range: -9°C to 33°C
-9°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

October September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 6,339 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFBF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 535 ft MSL

Location

City: Toulouse/Francazal
Country: FR
Latitude: 43.545601°
Longitude: 1.367500°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 5,906 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base

Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the FR AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Toulouse-Francazal Air Base (LFBF) is a medium-sized airport located near Toulouse, France, serving both military and potentially civilian aviation purposes. Situated at an elevation of 535 feet MSL, the airport provides strategic aviation infrastructure in the southwestern region of France.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Toulouse-Francazal are predominantly favorable for flying, with 71.7% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences a moderate temperature range from -9°C to 33°C, with an average of 12.1°C. Wind patterns are predominantly from the west (270°) at an average of 7.1 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 26 knots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (12/30) measuring 5,906 feet with an asphalt surface. The runway demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Crosswind conditions are minimal, averaging only 2.5 knots, which provides comfortable approach and landing scenarios for most aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Optimal VFR flying conditions are typically experienced in September, October, and November. The airport offers consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility (fog occurs in only 0.6% of observations). Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions with minimal meteorological interference.

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.