Royan-Médis Airport (LFCY)
Medium airport · Royan/Médis, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Airport data
| Name | Royan-Médis Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFCY |
| IATA | RYN |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°37'41" W 0°58'21" 45.62810, -0.97250 |
| Location | Royan/Médis, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 4,117 ft (1255 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Royan-Médis Airport at a glance
Royan-Médis Airport is a medium airport in Royan/Médis, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, known to airline systems as RYN. The field elevation of 72 ft (22 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFCY 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, 10/28, offers 4,117 ft (1255 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFCY 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 Royan-Médis Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport | LFDN | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base | LFBG | 51 km (28 NM) |
| La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport | LFBH | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport | LFBN | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport | LFBD | 91 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Royan-Médis Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 72 ft field elevation of Royan-Médis 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 Royan-Médis Airport
What is the ICAO code of Royan-Médis Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Royan-Médis Airport is LFCY, and its IATA code is RYN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Royan-Médis Airport above sea level?
Royan-Médis Airport sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Royan-Médis Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.6281, -0.9725 — in Royan/Médis, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport, about 29 km away.
Does LFCY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFCY 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 Royan-Médis Airport?
Royan-Médis Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 4,117 ft (1255 m) with a ASP surface.