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Istres Le Tube/Istres Air Base (BA 125) Airport (LFMI / QIE)

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LFMI airport at a glance

ICAO code: LFMI
IATA code: QIE
City: Istres
Region: Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur
Country: France
Elevation: 82 ft (25 m)
Time zone: Europe/Paris (UTC+1)
Coordinates: 43.5227° N, 4.9238° E
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Weather & airport info LFMI

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 09:30 UTC

Wind: 8 kt (15 km/h) from north-northeast (20°)
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: no significant clouds
Temperature: 11 °C (dew point 4 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,017 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR LFMI 030930Z AUTO 02008KT CAVOK 11/04 Q1017 NOSIG

Forecast (TAF)

03 Nov, 09:00–09:00 UTC
5 kt (9 km/h) from north (360°) · visibility 10 km or more · no significant clouds
04 Nov, 02:00–09:00 UTCtemporarily
visibility 5 km · Rain showers · few clouds at 1,000 ft, broken clouds at 5,000 ft
04 Nov, 04:00–09:00 UTCtemporarily, 40 % probability
visibility 4 km · Light thunderstorm with rain · few clouds at 1,000 ft, broken clouds at 5,000 ft

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF LFMI 030800Z 0309/0409 36005KT CAVOK TX15/0314Z TN07/0406Z TEMPO 0402/0409 4500 SHRA FEW010 BKN050TCU PROB40 TEMPO 0404/0409 4000 -TSRA FEW010 BKN050CB

Airport

Elevation: 82 ft (25 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:17 / 17:29 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
15/33	3,750 m (12,303 ft)	asphalt	yes

Radio frequencies

Approach: 28.252
Approach: 120.35
Ground: 121.85
Tower: 122.1

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map LFMI

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

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For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for LFMI(1)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

NoticeInstrument approach procedure: limited toM3770/26· from 05 Nov, 23:30 UTC · until 06 Nov, 05:00 UTC
Radar vectors are not possible.
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RADAR VECTORS NOT POSSIBLE.
```
M3770/26 NOTAMN
 Q) LFMM/QPILT/I /NBO/A /000/999/4331N00455E005
 A) LFMI B) 2611052330 C) 2611060500
 E) RADAR VECTORS NOT POSSIBLE.
```

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Istres Le Tube/Istres Air Base (BA 125) Airport (last 30 days)

Arrivals: 45
Departures: 36
Different jets: 14

Most frequent origins: Bordeaux-Merignac (BA 106) Airport (7), Cazaux (BA 120) Air Base (4), Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (3).

Most frequent destinations: Cazaux (BA 120) Air Base (5), Bordeaux-Merignac (BA 106) Airport (4).

Most common aircraft types: Daher TBM 900–960 (34), Dassault Falcon 8X (11), Dassault Falcon 900 (9), Daher TBM 700 (8), Pilatus PC-24 (3).

Monday is the busiest day.

Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.

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Map: Istres/Le Tube Airport

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About the airport

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LFMI airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Istres airport (LFMI) today?

We currently have no valid NOTAMs for Istres (LFMI). 1 more NOTAM starts in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Istres airport (LFMI)?

According to the latest weather report for LFMI (METAR, 03 Nov, 09:30 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 8 kt (15 km/h) from north-northeast (20°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 11 °C (dew point 4 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Istres airport (LFMI)?

Istres (LFMI) has one runway: runway 15/33 with 3,750 m (12,303 ft), asphalt.

What are the radio frequencies at Istres airport (LFMI)?

Frequencies at LFMI: Tower 122.1 MHz and Ground 121.85 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Istres Le Tube/Istres Air Base (BA 125) Airport?

The ICAO code is LFMI and the IATA code is QIE. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of LFMI airport?

Istres Le Tube/Istres Air Base (BA 125) Airport sits at 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Europe/Paris.

Can I fly to LFMI by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Istres Le Tube/Istres Air Base (BA 125) Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to LFMI?

No empty legs from or to Istres Le Tube/Istres Air Base (BA 125) Airport are listed right now. The list is updated several times a day. You can also request a charter flight.