Suceava Stefan cel Mare Airport

LRSV / SCV

Suceava, RO

Last Updated
Apr 22, 22:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
22:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
10 kt
250°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LRSV 222230Z 25010KT CAVOK 06/M02 Q1013

Weather Briefing

VFR

Suceava Stefan cel Mare Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 10 knots. Runway 16/34 is favored with a 0-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of -2°C, indicating moderate moisture 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 LRSV 222000Z 2221/2306 28008KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:58Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 8 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RSV
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
8,070 ft 148 ft CON 163°
0.0 kt 10.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LRSV

10,045 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.2%
MVFR
11.2%
IFR
7.4%
LIFR
20.1%

Suceava Stefan cel Mare Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 27.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 21.8% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 1.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.9%
NE
6.9%
E
9.4%
SE
13.8%
S
11.8%
SW
9.7%
W
11.1%
NW
21.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.2°C
Range: -16°C to 26°C
-16°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 21.8%

Best Months for VFR

March April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 10,045 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Suceava Stefan cel Mare Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LRSV
IATA Code: SCV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,375 ft MSL

Location

City: Suceava
Country: RO
Latitude: 47.687500°
Longitude: 26.354099°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 8,070 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Suceava Stefan cel Mare Airport

Overview

Suceava Stefan cel Mare Airport serves the northeastern Romanian city of Suceava, situated at 1375 ft mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport with a substantial 8070ft concrete runway, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation and regional connectivity needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots should anticipate highly variable weather conditions, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 57.9% of the time. Winter and transitional seasons present challenging meteorological environments, with temperature ranges from -16°C to 26°C and significant fog occurrence at 20.2% of observed periods.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location in northeastern Romania introduces unique atmospheric dynamics, with a prevailing northwest wind at 315° and average wind speeds of 7.8 knots. Terrain surrounding the airport likely contributes to wind patterns and potential mechanical turbulence considerations for approaching aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 offers optimal wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and modest average crosswind of 3.8 knots. Pilots should prioritize September, October, and January for the most consistent visual meteorological conditions, with these months demonstrating the most stable flying environments.

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.