Nice Cote d Azur Airport (LFMN)
Nice, France · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LFMN
IATA
NCE
City
Nice
Country
France
Region
Europe
Elevation
12 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
43.6584, 7.2159
Overview
French Riviera airport with stunning sea approaches. Complex airspace near Italian border.
Current Weather at LFMN
Pilots flying into or out of Nice Cote d Azur 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 LFMN 181030Z 13008KT CAVOK 30/24 Q1012 NOSIGWind 130° at 8 kt — likely active runway near heading 13
Current TAF
TAF LFMN 180800Z 1809/1915 14005KT CAVOK BECMG 1816/1817 21015G25KT BECMG 1817/1818 06015KT BECMG 1819/1822 09005KT PROB30 TEMPO 1900/1907 BKN014Decode METAR for LFMN
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Nice Cote d Azur Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LFMN. 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 LFMN. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Nice. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Nice Cote d Azur 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 Nice Cote d Azur Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LFMN include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Nice Cote d Azur Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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