Castres Mazamet Airport (LFCK)
Medium airport · Castres, Occitanie, France
Airport data
| Name | Castres Mazamet Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFCK |
| IATA | DCM |
| Elevation | 788 ft (240 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°33'23" E 2°17'21" 43.55630, 2.28918 |
| Location | Castres, Occitanie, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,988 ft (1825 m) | 98 ft | CON | Yes |
Castres Mazamet Airport at a glance
Castres Mazamet Airport is a medium airport in Castres, Occitanie, France, known to airline systems as DCM. The field elevation of 788 ft (240 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFCK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 5,988 ft (1825 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFCK 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 Castres Mazamet Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carcassonne Salvaza Airport | LFMK | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Albi Le Sequestre airport | LFCI | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base | LFBF | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Toulouse-Blagnac Airport | LFBO | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Béziers Vias airport | LFMU | 90 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Castres Mazamet Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 788 ft field elevation of Castres Mazamet 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 Castres Mazamet Airport
What is the ICAO code of Castres Mazamet Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Castres Mazamet Airport is LFCK, and its IATA code is DCM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Castres Mazamet Airport above sea level?
Castres Mazamet Airport sits at an elevation of 788 feet (240 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Castres Mazamet Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.5563, 2.2892 — in Castres, Occitanie, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Carcassonne Salvaza Airport, about 38 km away.
Does LFCK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFCK 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 Castres Mazamet Airport?
Castres Mazamet Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,988 ft (1825 m) with a CON surface.