Cluj-Napoca International Airport (LRCL)
Cluj-Napoca, Romania · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LRCL
IATA
CLJ
City
Cluj-Napoca
Country
Romania
Region
Europe
Elevation
1,036 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
46.7852, 23.6862
Overview
Transylvania hub with Wizz Air base. Growing Romanian flight training and aviation sector.
Current Weather at LRCL
Pilots flying into or out of Cluj-Napoca International 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 Cluj-Napoca International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LRCL. 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 LRCL. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Cluj-Napoca. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Cluj-Napoca International 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 Cluj-Napoca International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LRCL include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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