Runways
2 RWY, 2403m/7883ft 2 Runways, longest: 2403m/7883ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
Fuel Availability
Jet A1
Jet A1: Truck
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↓ 14 kt
→L 2 kt
Wind
190° · 14 kt
Temperature
13°C
Dew point
11°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1010 hPa
Ceiling
3100 BKN
2-Hour Trend
Temporary (TEMPO)
IFR
[18020G30KT 3500 RA BKN008]
→ 180° 20 kt G30 · 3.5km · Rain (RA) · Broken (BKN) 800ft
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
SCT 2400ft
BKN 3100ft
OVC 3700ft
METAR: 17 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | →L 2 kt | 14 kt ↑ |
| 25 | ● →L 12 kt | 7 kt ↑ |
| 07 | ● ←R 12 kt | 7 kt ↓ |
| 02 | ←R 2 kt | 14 kt ↓ |
00:00Z → 19:00Z
VFR
[26015G30KT 9999 NSC]
260° 15 kt G30 · 9.7 km · No significant clouds (NSC)
00:00Z → 05:00Z
IFR
[TEMPO 18020G30KT 3492 RA BKN017]
Temporary (TEMPO)
180° 20 kt G30 · 3.5 km · Rain (RA) · Broken (BKN) 1700ft
00:00Z → 05:00Z
IFR
[PROB40 TEMPO BKN008]
Probability (PROB) 40 Temporary (TEMPO)
Broken (BKN) 800ft
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB40 IFR
09:00Z → 15:00Z
MVFR
[TEMPO 4892 SHRA SCT025]
Temporary (TEMPO)
4.9 km · Showers Rain (SHRA) · Scattered (SCT) 2500ft TCU
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
19:00Z → Tomorrow 00:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 26010KT 9999 NSC]
Becoming (BECMG)
260° 10 kt · 9.7 km · No significant clouds (NSC)
METAR LFRH 060000Z AUTO 19014KT 9999 SCT024 BKN031 OVC037 13/11 Q1010 TEMPO 18020G30KT 3500 RA BKN008 TAF LFRH 052300Z 0600/0624 26015G30KT 9999 NSC TEMPO 0600/0605 18020G30KT 3500 RA BKN017 PROB40 TEMPO 0600/0605 BKN008 TEMPO 0609/0615 4900 SHRA SCT025TCU BECMG 0619/0621 26010KT
Additional information
⚠️ PPR Required
Prior permission required for landing
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Lorient (LFRH) operates as a military airfield with a civilian terminal. PPR is required for Civil IFR and all military flights, while Civil VFR requirements are unclear; in practice, PPR is routinely requested via ban_lannbihoue.cla@marine.defense.gouv.fr and is generally granted without difficulty. Customs requires a separate email notification. Procedures are straightforward, but the runway has cables at both ends; taxiing over them is permitted, but caution is advised. After landing, aircraft are expected to call clear of the runway, stop, and then switch to Ground frequency. The main civilian taxiway A is obscured from the tower as it passes through wooded areas.
The small terminal hosts about five car hire companies. The brasserie may not always be open. Parking on the civilian apron can be limited, particularly during busy periods; the local aeroclub (http://www.aeroclub-region-lorient.com/) offers additional parking options inside its compound when space is unavailable on the main apron.
Avgas availability is unreliable and often unavailable for visitors; local club fuel pumps are visible but not accessible to non-members. Refueling may require a flight to nearby airfields such as Vannes or Belle-Île.
Example: landing and five-hour stop fee about €30.
Customs arrangements require advance notice by email. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.