Runways
2 RWY, 2403m/7883ft 2 Runways, longest: 2403m/7883ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
Fuel Availability
Jet A1
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↓ 9 kt
→L 2 kt
Wind
10° · 9 kt
Temperature
13°C
Dew point
12°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1025 hPa
Ceiling
4500 BKN
2-Hour Trend
Becoming (BECMG)
[SCT030]
→ Scattered (SCT) 3000ft
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
FEW 1500ft
BKN 4500ft
METAR: 24 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | →L 2 kt | 9 kt ↑ |
| 07 | →L 8 kt | 5 kt ↑ |
| 25 | ←R 8 kt | 5 kt ↓ |
| 20 | ←R 2 kt | 9 kt ↓ |
14:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 36012KT 9999 NSW NSC]
Becoming (BECMG)
360° 12 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · No significant clouds (NSC)
10:00Z → 14:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 36012KT 9999 SCT030]
Becoming (BECMG)
360° 12 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 3000ft
07:00Z → 09:00Z
LIFR
[PROB30 TEMPO BKN003]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
Broken (BKN) 300ft
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 LIFR
06:00Z → 11:00Z
IFR
[TEMPO 1996 RA DZ BKN008]
Temporary (TEMPO)
2.0 km · Rain (RA), Drizzle (DZ) · Broken (BKN) 800ft
06:00Z → 10:00Z
MVFR
[BECMG 36012KT 9999 BKN015]
Becoming (BECMG)
360° 12 kt · 9.7 km · Broken (BKN) 1500ft
06:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
MVFR
[20008KT 9999 BKN015]
200° 8 kt · 9.7 km · Broken (BKN) 1500ft
METAR LFRH 161030Z AUTO 01009KT 340V040 9999 FEW015/// BKN045/// OVC052/// ///TCU 13/12 Q1025 BECMG SCT030 TAF LFRH 160500Z 1606/1706 20008KT 9999 BKN015 BECMG 1606/1609 36012KT TEMPO 1606/1611 2000 RADZ BKN008 PROB30 TEMPO 1607/1609 BKN003 BECMG 1610/1612 SCT030 BECMG 1614/1616 CAVOK
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.