Colmar Houssen airport (LFGA)
Medium airport · Colmar, Grand Est, France
Airport data
| Name | Colmar Houssen airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFGA |
| IATA | CMR |
| Elevation | 628 ft (191 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°6'36" E 7°21'32" 48.10990, 7.35901 |
| Location | Colmar, Grand Est, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,282 ft (1610 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Colmar Houssen airport at a glance
Colmar Houssen airport is a medium airport in Colmar, Grand Est, France, known to airline systems as CMR. The field elevation of 628 ft (191 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFGA 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, 01/19, offers 5,282 ft (1610 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFGA 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 Colmar Houssen airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lahr Airport | EDTL | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Strasbourg Airport | LFST | 52 km (28 NM) |
| EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | LFSB | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base | LFQP | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield | LFSM | 81 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Colmar Houssen airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 628 ft field elevation of Colmar Houssen 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 Colmar Houssen airport
What is the ICAO code of Colmar Houssen airport?
The ICAO identifier of Colmar Houssen airport is LFGA, and its IATA code is CMR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Colmar Houssen airport above sea level?
Colmar Houssen airport sits at an elevation of 628 feet (191 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Colmar Houssen airport located?
The airport lies at 48.1099, 7.3590 — in Colmar, Grand Est, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lahr Airport, about 45 km away.
Does LFGA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFGA 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 Colmar Houssen airport?
Colmar Houssen airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 5,282 ft (1610 m) with a ASP surface.