Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport (LFKC)
Medium airport · Calvi, Corsica, France
Airport data
| Name | Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFKC |
| IATA | CLY |
| Elevation | 209 ft (64 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°31'50" E 8°47'35" 42.53042, 8.79298 |
| Location | Calvi, Corsica, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 7,579 ft (2310 m) | 131 ft | CON | Yes |
Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport at a glance
Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport is a medium airport in Calvi, Corsica, France, known to airline systems as CLY. The field elevation of 209 ft (64 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFKC 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, 18/36, offers 7,579 ft (2310 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFKC 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 Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bastia-Poretta International airport | LFKB | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport | LFKJ | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base | LFKS | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Figari Sud-Corse Airport | LFKF | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Marina di Campo Airport | LIRJ | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 209 ft field elevation of Calvi Sainte Catherine 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 Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport
What is the ICAO code of Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport is LFKC, and its IATA code is CLY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport above sea level?
Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport sits at an elevation of 209 feet (64 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.5304, 8.7930 — in Calvi, Corsica, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bastia-Poretta International airport, about 57 km away.
Does LFKC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFKC 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 Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport?
Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 7,579 ft (2310 m) with a CON surface.