Nantes Atlantique Airport (LFRS)
Nantes, France · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LFRS
IATA
NTE
City
Nantes
Country
France
Region
Europe
Elevation
90 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
47.1532, -1.6108
Overview
Western France airport with Atlantic maritime climate. Airbus nacelle production nearby.
Current Weather at LFRS
Pilots flying into or out of Nantes Atlantique 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 LFRS 171230Z AUTO VRB06KT CAVOK 29/14 Q1015 TEMPO VRB15G30KT 2500 TSRAGR BKN060CBCurrent TAF
TAF LFRS 171100Z 1712/1818 VRB04KT CAVOK BECMG 1712/1715 27010KT PROB40 TEMPO 1713/1720 VRB15G30KT 4500 TSRA BKN060CB PROB30 TEMPO 1714/1719 2500 TSRAGR BECMG 1719/1721 03008KTDecode METAR for LFRS
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Nantes Atlantique Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LFRS. 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 LFRS. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Nantes. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Nantes Atlantique Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Nantes Atlantique Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LFRS include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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