Valenciennes-Denain Airfield (LFAV)
Medium airport · Prouvy, Hauts-de-France, France
Airport data
| Name | Valenciennes-Denain Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFAV |
| Elevation | 165 ft (50 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°19'40" E 3°27'40" 50.32782, 3.46106 |
| Location | Prouvy, Hauts-de-France, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,051 ft (625 m) | 164 ft | GRS | No |
| 11/29 | 5,604 ft (1708 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11L/29R | 2,034 ft (620 m) | 164 ft | GRASS | No |
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield at a glance
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield is a medium airport in Prouvy, Hauts-de-France, France. The field elevation of 165 ft (50 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFAV are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 11/29 — offers 5,604 ft (1708 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFAV 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 Valenciennes-Denain Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lille Airport | LFQQ | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Chièvres Air Base | EBCV | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport | EBKT | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield | LFAG | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | LFQT | 66 km (36 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Valenciennes-Denain Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 165 ft field elevation of Valenciennes-Denain Airfield 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 Valenciennes-Denain Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Valenciennes-Denain Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Valenciennes-Denain Airfield is LFAV, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Valenciennes-Denain Airfield above sea level?
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield sits at an elevation of 165 feet (50 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Valenciennes-Denain Airfield located?
The airport lies at 50.3278, 3.4611 — in Prouvy, Hauts-de-France, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lille Airport, about 37 km away.
Does LFAV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFAV 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 Valenciennes-Denain Airfield?
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield has 3 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,604 ft (1708 m) with a ASP surface.