Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport (LFAT)
Medium airport · Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, Hauts-de-France, France
Airport data
| Name | Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFAT |
| IATA | LTQ |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°31'6" E 1°37'18" 50.51828, 1.62166 |
| Location | Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, Hauts-de-France, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,070 ft (1850 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport at a glance
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport is a medium airport in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, Hauts-de-France, France, known to airline systems as LTQ. The field elevation of 36 ft (11 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFAT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 6,070 ft (1850 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFAT 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 Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield | LFOI | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Calais Marck Airport | LFAC | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Lydd London Ashford Airport | EGMD | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | LFQT | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Amiens Glisy Airfield | LFAY | 90 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 36 ft field elevation of Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale 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 Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport
What is the ICAO code of Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport is LFAT, and its IATA code is LTQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport above sea level?
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.5183, 1.6217 — in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, Hauts-de-France, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield, about 44 km away.
Does LFAT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFAT 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 Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport?
Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,070 ft (1850 m) with a ASP surface.