Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (LFPG)
Paris, France · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LFPG
IATA
CDG
City
Paris
Country
France
Region
Europe
Elevation
392 ft
Runways
4 runways
Coordinates
49.0097, 2.5479
Overview
Largest airport in France and Air France hub. Complex terminal and runway system with four runways.
Current Weather at LFPG
Pilots flying into or out of Paris Charles de Gaulle 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.
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LFPG. 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 LFPG. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Paris. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Paris Charles de Gaulle 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LFPG 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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