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Brest Bretagne Airport (LFRB)

Brest, France · Europe

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

LFRB

IATA

BES

City

Brest

Country

France

Region

Europe

Elevation

325 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

48.4478, -4.4186

Overview

Brittany tip airport with strong Atlantic weather. French naval aviation influence in the region.

Current Weather at LFRB

Pilots flying into or out of Brest Bretagne 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 LFRB 030900Z AUTO 23019KT 2700 BR OVC004 16/16 Q1008 TEMPO 0800 FG BKN003 BKN020TCU BECMG 24015G30KT

Wind 230° at 19 kt — likely active runway near heading 23

Current TAF

TAF AMD LFRB 030631Z 0306/0412 24015G30KT 9999 BKN012 BECMG 0306/0308 OVC008 TEMPO 0306/0311 2000 RA BKN003 BKN020TCU PROB40 TEMPO 0308/0311 0800 FG VV/// BECMG 0311/0313 BKN030 TEMPO 0316/0324 3000 SHRA BKN012 BKN020TCU TEMPO 0400/0412 3000 SHRA BKN020CB PROB40 TEMPO 0400/0404 24020G40KT 2000 SHRA BKN012
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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Brest Bretagne Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

  • METARHourly surface observation for LFRB. 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 LFRB. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
  • PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Brest. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
  • SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Brest Bretagne Airport.

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Pilot Resources at Brest Bretagne Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LFRB include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

Training Availability

Flight Training Available

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