Calais Marck Airport (LFAC)
Medium airport · Calais, Hauts-de-France, France
Airport data
| Name | Calais Marck Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFAC |
| IATA | CQF |
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°57'44" E 1°57'17" 50.96210, 1.95476 |
| Location | Calais, Hauts-de-France, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,036 ft (1535 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| H/ | 42 ft (13 m) | 42 ft | ASP | No |
Calais Marck Airport at a glance
Calais Marck Airport is a medium airport in Calais, Hauts-de-France, France, known to airline systems as CQF. The field elevation of 12 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFAC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 5,036 ft (1535 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFAC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Calais Marck Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Koksijde Air Base | EBFN | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport | LFAT | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | LFQT | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Ostend-Bruges International Airport | EBOS | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | EGMD | 71 km (38 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Calais Marck Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 12 ft field elevation of Calais Marck Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 135 airports and airfields we list for France — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Calais Marck Airport
What is the ICAO code of Calais Marck Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Calais Marck Airport is LFAC, and its IATA code is CQF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Calais Marck Airport above sea level?
Calais Marck Airport sits at an elevation of 12 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Calais Marck Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.9621, 1.9548 — in Calais, Hauts-de-France, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Koksijde Air Base, about 51 km away.
Does LFAC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFAC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Calais Marck Airport?
Calais Marck Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,036 ft (1535 m) with a ASP surface.