Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield (LFGW)
Medium airport · Sommedieue, Grand Est, France
Airport data
| Name | Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFGW |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°7'21" E 5°28'9" 49.12240, 5.46905 |
| Location | Sommedieue, Grand Est, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,675 ft (1120 m) | 66 ft | ASP | Yes |
Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield at a glance
Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield is a medium airport in Sommedieue, Grand Est, France. The field elevation of 1,230 ft (375 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFGW 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 3,675 ft (1120 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 LFGW 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 Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Étienne Mantoux Air Base | LFQE | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport | LFJL | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Saint-Dizier – Robinson Air Base | LFSI | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Nancy-Ochey (BA 133) Air Base | LFSO | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Nancy-Essey Airport | LFSN | 73 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,230 ft field elevation of Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield 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 Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield is LFGW, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield above sea level?
Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet (375 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield located?
The airport lies at 49.1224, 5.4691 — in Sommedieue, Grand Est, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lieutenant Étienne Mantoux Air Base, about 19 km away.
Does LFGW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFGW 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 Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield?
Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 3,675 ft (1120 m) with a ASP surface.