Beauvais Tillé airport

LFOB / BVA

Beauvais, FR

Last Updated
Jul 5, 07:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
07:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
9 kt
290°
10+ km
Visibility
1,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFOB 050700Z AUTO 29009KT 9999 OVC011 19/16 Q1026 BECMG NSC

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 359 ft
OVC 1,100 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,459 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Beauvais Tillé airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,100 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 9 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 1100 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions between 06:00Z and 08:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. 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
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (359 ft)
Pressure Alt
-24 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 542 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD LFOB 050652Z 0506/0606 28010KT CAVOK PROB40 TEMPO 0506/0508 BKN009 BECMG 0520/0523 VRB03KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 10 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FOB
04
22
12
30 ✈️
13R
31L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 3,625 ft 98 ft ASP 42°
3.4 kt 8.3 kt
112° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
7,972 ft 148 ft ASP 125°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
13R/31L 0 ft 0 ft UNK
3.1 kt 8.5 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LFOB

13,558 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.1%
MVFR
21.8%
IFR
17.3%
LIFR
11.9%

Beauvais Tillé airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 29.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 11.2% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are April, June, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
10.4%
N
9.3%
S
15.7%
W
14.8%
NE
9.7%
NW
10.6%
SE
12%
SW
15.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.7°C
Range: -9°C to 39°C
-9°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 11.2%

Best Months for VFR

April June September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 13R/31L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 13,558 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Beauvais Tillé airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFOB
IATA Code: BVA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 359 ft MSL

Location

City: Beauvais
Country: FR
Latitude: 49.454399°
Longitude: 2.112780°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 3,625 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 7,972 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13R/31L
Length: 0 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Beauvais Tillé airport

Overview

Beauvais Tillé airport serves the Hauts-de-France region, located approximately 85 kilometers north of Paris. As a medium-sized airport with three runways, it supports commercial, charter, and potentially military aviation operations. The airport sits at an elevation of 359 feet above mean sea level, situated in a relatively flat geographical area.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variable weather conditions throughout the year, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions occurring 41.9% of the time. The airport experiences a wide temperature range from -9°C to 31°C, with an average temperature of 8.8°C. Wind patterns are predominantly from the south at an average speed of 8.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots and calm conditions 1.9% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two primary paved runways: 04/22 at 3,625 feet and 12/30 at 7,972 feet. A third runway (13R/31L) is noted but with unspecified characteristics. The airport's location offers relatively consistent wind conditions, with both primary runways showing 100% favorable wind alignments and modest average crosswind components of 4.5 to 5.7 knots.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and January offer the best visual flight conditions based on historical meteorological data. Pilots should anticipate minimal visibility restrictions, with an average visibility of 10 statute miles and fog present only 12.5% of the time. The substantial length of runway 12/30 provides flexibility for most aircraft types, and the consistent wind patterns allow for predictable approach and departure planning.

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
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.