Rodez–Aveyron Airport (LFCR)
Medium airport · Rodez/Marcillac, Occitanie, France
Airport data
| Name | Rodez–Aveyron Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFCR |
| IATA | RDZ |
| Elevation | 1,910 ft (582 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°24'28" E 2°28'58" 44.40790, 2.48267 |
| Location | Rodez/Marcillac, Occitanie, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,693 ft (2040 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rodez–Aveyron Airport at a glance
Rodez–Aveyron Airport is a medium airport in Rodez/Marcillac, Occitanie, France, known to airline systems as RDZ. The field elevation of 1,910 ft (582 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFCR 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, 13/31, offers 6,693 ft (2040 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 LFCR 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 Rodez–Aveyron Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aurillac airport | LFLW | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Albi Le Sequestre airport | LFCI | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Cahors Lalbenque airport | LFCC | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Mende-Brenoux Airfield | LFNB | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Castres Mazamet Airport | LFCK | 96 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rodez–Aveyron Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,910 ft field elevation of Rodez–Aveyron 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 Rodez–Aveyron Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rodez–Aveyron Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rodez–Aveyron Airport is LFCR, and its IATA code is RDZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rodez–Aveyron Airport above sea level?
Rodez–Aveyron Airport sits at an elevation of 1,910 feet (582 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rodez–Aveyron Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.4079, 2.4827 — in Rodez/Marcillac, Occitanie, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aurillac airport, about 54 km away.
Does LFCR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFCR 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 Rodez–Aveyron Airport?
Rodez–Aveyron Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,693 ft (2040 m) with a ASP surface.