Brest Bretagne airport

LFRB / BES

Brest, FR

Last Updated
Jan 17, 13:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:00Z
☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
8kt
170°
3 km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,012
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFRB 171300Z AUTO 17008KT CAVOK 11/07 Q1012 TEMPO 3000 SHRA BKN030CB

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 325ft
BKN 3,000ft AGL (CB)
☁️
BKN (CB)
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,325ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (325 ft)
Pressure Alt
361 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -41 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LFRB 171100Z 1712/1818 14007KT 9999 FEW030 TEMPO 1714/1718 3000 SHRA BKN030CB PROB30 TEMPO 1715/1718 BKN014 BECMG 1718/1720 3000 BR TEMPO 1800/1810 0400 FG VV/// BECMG 1804/1806 BKN009 BECMG 1808/1810 9999 NSW BECMG 1813/1815 BKN013 TEMPO 1813/1818 3000 RA BKN008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 7kt
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 3,000ft
Showers Rain
15:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,400ft
18:00Z BECMG
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FRB
07L
25R ✈️
07R
25L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07L/25R
Active: 25R
2,297 ft 59 ft ASP 71°
↑ 1.4kt ↔ 7.9kt
80° angle
✈️ 07R/25L
Active: 25L
10,171 ft 148 ft ASP 71°
↑ 1.4kt ↔ 7.9kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Brest Bretagne airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFRB
IATA Code: BES
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 325 ft MSL

Location

City: Brest
Country: FR
Latitude: 48.447899°
Longitude: -4.418540°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07L/25R
Length: 2,297 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07R/25L
Length: 10,171 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Brest Bretagne airport

Brest Bretagne airport (LFRB/BES) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Brest, FR. The facility operates at an elevation of 325 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (07L/25R, 07R/25L) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.