Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)

LFXA

Ambérieu, FR

Last Updated
Jan 18, 00:30 UTC

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Currently using: LFLL
Weather Source: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LFLL)
Distance: 19nm / 34km from LFXA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
00:30Z
🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
4kt
130°
3.7 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,016
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LFLL 180030Z 13004KT 3700 0900N R35L/P2000 R17R/1500D R35R/P2000 R17L/P2000 BCFG NSC 05/05 Q1016 NOSIG

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
989 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (823 ft)
Pressure Alt
741 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -262 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LFLL 172300Z 1800/1906 VRB02KT 3000 BR NSC TEMPO 1800/1807 0700 FG VV/// FM180700 VRB02KT 0400 FG VV/// PROB40 TEMPO 1807/1811 0200 BECMG 1811/1813 3000 BR OVC002 PROB40 TEMPO 1821/1903 0700 FG VV/// FM190300 VRB02KT 0600 FG VV///
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:46Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 2kt
Visibility: 3 km
Mist
07:00Z FM180700
+7h
LIFR VRB 2kt
Visibility: 0.4 km
Fog
07:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+7h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.2 km
11:00Z BECMG
+11h
LIFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 200ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FXA
01
19 ✈️
02
20 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
6,562 ft 98 ft ASP
↑ 2.0kt ↔ 3.5kt
60° angle
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
2,625 ft 328 ft GRS 15°
↑ 1.4kt ↔ 3.8kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LFXA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 823 ft MSL

Location

City: Ambérieu
Country: FR
Latitude: 45.987301°
Longitude: 5.328440°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 6,562 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 02/20
Length: 2,625 ft
Width: 328 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

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About Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)

Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) (LFXA) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Ambérieu, FR. The facility operates at an elevation of 823 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (01/19, 02/20) with ASP and GRS surfaces . 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.