Marseille Provence Airport (LFML)
Marseille, France · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LFML
IATA
MRS
City
Marseille
Country
France
Region
Europe
Elevation
74 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
43.4393, 5.2214
Overview
Major southern France airport on the Mediterranean coast with mistral wind challenges.
Current Weather at LFML
Pilots flying into or out of Marseille Provence Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR LFML 030900Z AUTO 32028KT CAVOK 23/09 Q1014 BECMG 32020G30KTWind 320° at 28 kt — likely active runway near heading 32
Current TAF
TAF LFML 030800Z 0309/0415 32020G30KT CAVOK TX27/0315Z TN17/0403Z BECMG 0317/0319 32012KT BECMG 0402/0404 VRB02KT BECMG 0410/0412 20012KTDecode METAR for LFML
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Marseille Provence Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LFML. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for LFML. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Marseille. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Marseille Provence Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Marseille Provence Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LFML include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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