Dole Tavaux Airport (LFGJ)
Medium airport · Dole, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Airport data
| Name | Dole Tavaux Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFGJ |
| IATA | DLE |
| Elevation | 645 ft (197 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°2'20" E 5°25'39" 47.03896, 5.42759 |
| Location | Dole, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,318 ft (2231 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dole Tavaux Airport at a glance
Dole Tavaux Airport is a medium airport in Dole, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, known to airline systems as DLE. The field elevation of 645 ft (197 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFGJ 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, 05/23, offers 7,318 ft (2231 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFGJ 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 Dole Tavaux Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dijon Longvic airport | LFSD | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Vesoul-Frotey Airfield | LFQW | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Mâcon-Charnay Airfield | LFLM | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Geneva International Airport | LSGG | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Les Eplatures Airport | LSGC | 104 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dole Tavaux Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 645 ft field elevation of Dole Tavaux 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 Dole Tavaux Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dole Tavaux Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dole Tavaux Airport is LFGJ, and its IATA code is DLE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dole Tavaux Airport above sea level?
Dole Tavaux Airport sits at an elevation of 645 feet (197 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dole Tavaux Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.0390, 5.4276 — in Dole, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dijon Longvic airport, about 36 km away.
Does LFGJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFGJ 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 Dole Tavaux Airport?
Dole Tavaux Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 7,318 ft (2231 m) with a ASP surface.