Vannes-Meucon Airport

LFRV / VNE

Vannes/Meucon, FR

Last Updated
Apr 26, 09:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
09:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFRV 260930Z AUTO VRB01KT 9999 FEW018 19/08 Q1021

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 446 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,246 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Vannes-Meucon Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,800 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 1,800 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

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
FRV
04
22
08
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 5,020 ft 148 ft ASP 39° No wind data
08/26 3,363 ft 197 ft GRS 82° 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 - LFRV

10,064 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.8%
MVFR
19.7%
IFR
9.8%
LIFR
13.8%

Vannes-Meucon Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 23.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 1.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.1%
NE
13.8%
E
7.2%
SE
7.2%
S
22.3%
SW
15.4%
W
16%
NW
5.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.2°C
Range: -5°C to 28°C
-5°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.9%

Best Months for VFR

April September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 10,064 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Vannes-Meucon Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFRV
IATA Code: VNE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 446 ft MSL

Location

City: Vannes/Meucon
Country: FR
Latitude: 47.723301°
Longitude: -2.718560°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,020 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 3,363 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Vannes-Meucon Airport

Overview

Vannes-Meucon Airport serves the Vannes region in Brittany, France, positioned at 47.723301, -2.718560 with an elevation of 446 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport features two runways: a 5,020-foot asphalt runway (04/22) and a 3,363-foot grass runway (08/26), supporting a variety of general aviation and regional operations.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data reveals predominantly VFR conditions at 57.9%, with MVFR and IFR conditions occurring 19.3% and 9.7% of the time respectively. The airport experiences a moderate maritime climate with temperatures ranging from -5°C to 23°C, and an average temperature of 10.1°C. Southerly winds prevail at an average of 8.1 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 25 knots.

Notable Features

Located in the Brittany region, the airport sits at a moderate elevation of 446 feet MSL with two distinctly different runway surfaces. The primary runway (04/22) is asphalt, while the secondary runway (08/26) is grass, providing operational flexibility. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with minimal fog occurrence at 4.8% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 04/22 experiencing an average crosswind of 4.2 knots and Runway 08/26 averaging 5.5 knots. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months, offering optimal approach conditions for pilots utilizing this regional airport.

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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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.