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 030900Z AUTO 22012KT 8000 -RA BKN015 BKN020 BKN026 17/15 Q1014 TEMPO 4500 -RADZ BECMG BKN012Wind 220° at 12 kt — likely active runway near heading 22
Current TAF
TAF AMD LFRS 030810Z 0307/0412 23010KT 9999 BKN025 BECMG 0309/0311 BKN012 PROB40 TEMPO 0307/0311 4500 -RADZ TEMPO 0311/0315 23015G27KT 3000 -DZRA BKN006 OVC012 BECMG 0315/0317 BKN025 PROB40 TEMPO 0315/0317 24015G30KT 4500 -RA TEMPO 0317/0403 4500 -SHRA TEMPO 0403/0412 3000 SHRA BKN025TCU PROB40 TEMPO 0408/0412 26018G32KTDecode 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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