Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield

LFMC

Le Cannet-des-Maures, Var, FR

Last Updated
Apr 22, 22:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
22:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFMC 222230Z AUTO VRB01KT 9999 FEW070 OVC110 13/12 Q1020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 265 ft
FEW 7,000 ft AGL
OVC 11,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,265 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,265 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 11,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

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

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FMC
09
27
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 2,625 ft 98 ft ASP 88° No wind data
13/31 4,593 ft 98 ft ASP 130° 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 - LFMC

10,058 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.6%
MVFR
11.7%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
4.4%

Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 13% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 13%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.5%
NE
9.8%
E
16.2%
SE
6.1%
S
1.8%
SW
11.4%
W
32.3%
NW
6.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 12°C
Range: -4°C to 33°C
-4°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.7%

Best Months for VFR

September April October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 10,058 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFMC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 265 ft MSL

Location

City: Le Cannet-des-Maures, Var
Country: FR
Latitude: 43.384701°
Longitude: 6.387140°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 2,625 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 4,593 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield

Overview

Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield serves the Var region in southeastern France, situated at an elevation of 265 feet MSL near Le Cannet-des-Maures. This medium-sized airport provides critical infrastructure for general aviation and regional transportation in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur area. The airfield features two asphalted runways capable of accommodating various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 81.7% of observations indicating favorable visual flight rules. Winds predominantly come from the west at an average of 8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -4°C to 33°C, with an average of 12.4°C, suggesting potential for dynamic weather conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airfield's dual runways (09/27 and 13/31) offer flexible operational capabilities with lengths of 2,625 and 4,593 feet respectively. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components of 2.5 and 4.9 knots. The geographical location suggests potential terrain influences typical of southeastern French coastal regions.

Approach Considerations

Seasonal visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility. September, October, and January represent the most consistent VFR months. Pilots should be prepared for occasional fog (8.3% of observations) and verify current conditions before approach. The dual runway configuration provides wind-adaptive landing options for most general aviation aircraft.

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.