Caen Carpiquet airport

LFRK / CFR

Caen, FR

Last Updated
Nov 4, 10:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
10kt
150°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,014
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFRK 041000Z AUTO 15010KT CAVOK 14/10 Q1014 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (256 ft)
Pressure Alt
233 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 174 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LFRK 040800Z 0409/0418 17010KT CAVOK PROB40 TEMPO 0412/0418 18015G25KT PROB30 TEMPO 0414/0418 -SHRA SCT050TCU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 10kt
Visibility: >10km
12:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+2h
VFR 180° 15kt
14:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FRK
05
23
13L ✈️
31R
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 3,871 ft 98 ft ASP 52°
↓ 1.4kt ↔ 9.9kt
98° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
6,233 ft 148 ft ASP 125°
↑ 9.4kt ↔ 3.4kt
20° angle
✈️ 13L/31R
Active: 13L
2,624 ft 164 ft Not paved 125°
↑ 9.4kt ↔ 3.4kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Caen Carpiquet airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFRK
IATA Code: CFR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 256 ft MSL

Location

City: Caen
Country: FR
Latitude: 49.176780°
Longitude: -0.454883°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,871 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 6,233 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13L/31R
Length: 2,624 ft
Width: 164 ft
Surface: Not paved
ILS: No

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About Caen Carpiquet airport

Caen Carpiquet airport (LFRK/CFR) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Caen, FR. The facility operates at an elevation of 256 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (05/23, 13/31, 13L/31R) with ASP and Not paved surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

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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.