Strasbourg Airport (LFST)
Strasbourg, France · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LFST
IATA
SXB
City
Strasbourg
Country
France
Region
Europe
Elevation
505 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
48.5383, 7.6281
Overview
Alsatian airport near the Rhine with Air France regional service and training school operations.
Current Weather at LFST
Pilots flying into or out of Strasbourg 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 LFST 030930Z AUTO 26011KT 230V290 9999 FEW010 OVC070 19/10 Q1014 TEMPO 26015G25KT FEW025TCU BKN040Wind 260° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 26
Current TAF
TAF LFST 030505Z 0306/0406 20008KT 9999 SCT030 BKN050 TEMPO 0306/0312 26010KT -SHRA FEW025TCU BKN040 PROB40 TEMPO 0311/0316 26015G25KTDecode METAR for LFST
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Strasbourg Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LFST. 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 LFST. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Strasbourg. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LFST include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
Flight Schools Nearby
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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