Runways
1 RWY, 2100m/6889ft 1 Runway, longest: 2100m/6889ft (paved)
6889ft
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2-Hour Trend
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
METAR: 37 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | →L 2 kt | 5 kt ↑ |
| 02 | ←R 2 kt | 5 kt ↓ |
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB40 IFR
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 IFR
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 IFR
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
METAR LFRH 040530Z AUTO 18005KT 9999 BKN009 BKN014 BKN020 20/19 Q1012 TEMPO BKN008TCU TAF LFRH 040500Z 0406/0506 20006KT 9999 BKN019 PROB40 TEMPO 0406/0409 -SHRA BKN008TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0406/0408 BKN005 BECMG 0408/0410 26010KT PROB40 TEMPO 0410/0420 BKN025TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0416/0420 4500 -SHRA BKN010 BKN015TCU TEMPO 0422/0506 BKN008
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⚠️ PPR Required
Prior permission required for landing
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Lorient (LFRH) operates as a military airfield with a civilian terminal. PPR is required for Civil IFR and all military flights, while Civil VFR requirements are unclear; in practice, PPR is routinely requested via ban_lannbihoue.cla@marine.defense.gouv.fr and is generally granted without difficulty. Customs requires a separate email notification. Procedures are straightforward, but the runway has cables at both ends; taxiing over them is permitted, but caution is advised. After landing, aircraft are expected to call clear of the runway, stop, and then switch to Ground frequency. The main civilian taxiway A is obscured from the tower as it passes through wooded areas.
The small terminal hosts about five car hire companies. The brasserie may not always be open. Parking on the civilian apron can be limited, particularly during busy periods; the local aeroclub (http://www.aeroclub-region-lorient.com/) offers additional parking options inside its compound when space is unavailable on the main apron.
Avgas availability is unreliable and often unavailable for visitors; local club fuel pumps are visible but not accessible to non-members. Refueling may require a flight to nearby airfields such as Vannes or Belle-Île.
Example: landing and five-hour stop fee about €30.
Customs arrangements require advance notice by email. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.