Is LFMO VFR or IFR right now?

LFMO is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at LFMO has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 190° at 5 kt, runway 15 gives a 3 kt headwind and 4 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base have?

Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base has 2 runways; the longest is 7,909 ft (2,411 m). Field elevation is 197 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at LFMO?

Tower 120.70 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at LFMO?

On 2026-09-29, sunrise is at 05:36 UTC and sunset at 17:25 UTC; civil twilight ends at 17:54 UTC.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base

Regional Airport · Orange, Vaucluse, PAC, France

Conditions are good for visual flight at Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base. It's 75°F with 65% humidity. Winds from 190° at 5 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOLFMOIATA—

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation197ft60 m

Longest runway7,909ft2,411 m

Runways21 lighted

Coordinates44.14, 4.8744°08'25.8"N 4°52'00.2"E

ClassRegionalNo scheduled service

Current weather

21 min ago

75°F24°C · Dew 63°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

190° @ 5 kt

Visibility6+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity65%
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Pressure1021 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

RAWMETAR LFMO 291930Z AUTO 19005KT 160V220 CAVOK 24/17 Q1021 NOSIG

Decoded — plain language

Wind190° @ 5 kt

Visibility6+ sm

Temperature75°F / 24°C

Dew point63°F · 65% RH

Altimeter30.15 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 29 Sep 2026 19:30Z·Orange/Caritat, PA, FR·21 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Tue 15:00Z – Wed 15:00Z

InitialTue 15:00Zuntil Wed 15:00Z
VFRWind200° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyNo significant cloud
Now
TemporaryWed 04:00Zuntil Wed 12:00Z
MVFRVis3 smSkyScattered 5,000′WeatherLight rain showers
TemporaryWed 12:00Zuntil Wed 15:00Z
IFRVis2.2 smSkyBroken 4,000′WeatherRain showers
30% temporaryWed 13:00Zuntil Wed 15:00Z
IFRWindVariable @ 15 G30 ktVis1.2 smSkyScattered 1,000′, Broken 3,000′WeatherThunderstorm with rain

RAW

TAF LFMO 291400Z 2915/3015 20012KT CAVOK TX29/2915Z TN21/3005Z
  TEMPO 3004/3012 4900 -SHRA SCT050TCU
  TEMPO 3012/3015 3500 SHRA BKN040CB
  PROB30 TEMPO 3013/3015 VRB15G30KT 2000 TSRA SCT010 BKN030CB

Issued 29 Sep 2026 14:00Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

15/33

Headwind3 kt

Crosswind4 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind3 kt

Crosswind4 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 19:51 UTC

What is the weather at Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base (LFMO) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base. It's 75°F with 65% humidity. Winds from 190° at 5 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 19:30 UTC)
Is LFMO VFR or IFR right now?: LFMO is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at LFMO has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 190° at 5 kt, runway 15 gives a 3 kt headwind and 4 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base have?: Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base has 2 runways; the longest is 7,909 ft (2,411 m). Field elevation is 197 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at LFMO?: Tower 120.70 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at LFMO?: On 2026-09-29, sunrise is at 05:36 UTC and sunset at 17:25 UTC; civil twilight ends at 17:54 UTC.

Runways

2 total

15/33◐ lit

7,909 ft2,411 × 197 ft · Concrete

14/32

— ft— × — ft · UNK

Radio frequencies

2 listed

Tower120.70ORANGE TWR

Approach142.45ORANGE APP

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

ORG

OrangeTACAN

109.40 MHz0.1 NM202° S

ORG

OrangeNDB

328 kHz0.6 NM319° NW

AVN

AvignonVOR

112.30 MHz10.1 NM211° SW

CaumontNDB

369 kHz14.0 NM173° S

MTL

MontelimarVOR-DME

113.65 MHz25.2 NM352° N

Nimes/GaronsNDB

354 kHz26.2 NM230° SW

SCL

Saint ChristolNDB

348 kHz28.0 NM101° E

NIM

NimesTACAN

111.60 MHz30.6 NM219° SW

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