Cahors Lalbenque airport (LFCC)
Medium airport · Cahors, Occitanie, France
Airport data
| Name | Cahors Lalbenque airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFCC |
| IATA | ZAO |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°21'5" E 1°28'31" 44.35140, 1.47528 |
| Location | Cahors, Occitanie, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cahors Lalbenque airport at a glance
Cahors Lalbenque airport is a medium airport in Cahors, Occitanie, France, known to airline systems as ZAO. The field elevation of 912 ft (278 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFCC 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 4,921 ft (1500 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 LFCC 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 Cahors Lalbenque airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albi Le Sequestre airport | LFCI | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Agen La Garenne airport | LFBA | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Brive Souillac airport | LFSL | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Rodez–Aveyron Airport | LFCR | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Toulouse-Blagnac Airport | LFBO | 81 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cahors Lalbenque airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 912 ft field elevation of Cahors Lalbenque 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 Cahors Lalbenque airport
What is the ICAO code of Cahors Lalbenque airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cahors Lalbenque airport is LFCC, and its IATA code is ZAO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cahors Lalbenque airport above sea level?
Cahors Lalbenque airport sits at an elevation of 912 feet (278 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cahors Lalbenque airport located?
The airport lies at 44.3514, 1.4753 — in Cahors, Occitanie, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Albi Le Sequestre airport, about 70 km away.
Does LFCC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFCC 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 Cahors Lalbenque airport?
Cahors Lalbenque airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.