Bacău George Enescu International Airport

LRBC / BCM

Bacău, RO

Last Updated
Jul 26, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
6 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LRBC 261300Z 15006KT 100V190 9999 SCT069 28/12 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 607 ft
SCT 6,900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,507 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bacău George Enescu International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 6,900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 6 knots. Runway 16/34 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 6,900 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C, indicating very dry 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 LRBC 261100Z 2612/2621 VRB04KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RBC
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
8,203 ft 262 ft CON 165°
5.9 kt 1.0 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LRBC

14,440 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.7%
MVFR
14.1%
IFR
7.5%
LIFR
12.7%

Bacău George Enescu International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 20.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, May, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 4.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
2.4%
N
33%
S
24.3%
W
4.9%
NE
5.1%
NW
14.4%
SE
9.2%
SW
2.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.3°C
Range: -13°C to 36°C
-13°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 9.9%

Best Months for VFR

July May April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 14,440 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bacău George Enescu International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LRBC
IATA Code: BCM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 607 ft MSL

Location

City: Bacău
Country: RO
Latitude: 46.521900°
Longitude: 26.910299°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 8,203 ft
Width: 262 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Bacău George Enescu International Airport

Overview

Bacău George Enescu International Airport serves the eastern Romanian city of Bacău, positioned at 46.521900, 26.910299. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 607 feet MSL, it provides critical regional aviation infrastructure supporting transportation needs in Moldova and eastern Romania.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 51.5% of the time. Pilots should anticipate potential instrument meteorological conditions, as MVFR and IFR conditions combine for 30.5% of observations, with LIFR conditions occurring 18% of the time. Temperature ranges from -13°C to 27°C, requiring careful preflight planning and potential thermal considerations.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway 16/34 extends 8,203 feet with a concrete surface, providing substantial operational flexibility. Prevailing winds from the south (180°) average 7.4 knots, with maximum recorded speeds of 29 knots and calm conditions occurring 5.9% of the time. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with minimal low-visibility events.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of just 2 knots. Pilots will find September, October, and January statistically offer the best VFR conditions. Fog occurs in 12.5% of observations, suggesting potential low-visibility challenges during certain periods.

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.