Figari Sud-Corse Airport (LFKF)
Large airport · Figari, Corsica, France
Airport data
| Name | Figari Sud-Corse Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFKF |
| IATA | FSC |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°30'7" E 9°5'50" 41.50185, 9.09709 |
| Location | Figari, Corsica, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,136 ft (2480 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Figari Sud-Corse Airport at a glance
Figari Sud-Corse Airport is a large airport in Figari, Corsica, France, known to airline systems as FSC. The field elevation of 85 ft (26 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFKF 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 8,136 ft (2480 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 LFKF 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 Figari Sud-Corse Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport | LFKJ | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Solenzara (BA 126) Air Base | LFKS | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport | LIEO | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport | LFKC | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Alghero-Fertilia Airport | LIEA | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Figari Sud-Corse Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 85 ft field elevation of Figari Sud-Corse 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 Figari Sud-Corse Airport
What is the ICAO code of Figari Sud-Corse Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Figari Sud-Corse Airport is LFKF, and its IATA code is FSC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Figari Sud-Corse Airport above sea level?
Figari Sud-Corse Airport sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Figari Sud-Corse Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.5018, 9.0971 — in Figari, Corsica, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport, about 53 km away.
Does LFKF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFKF 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 Figari Sud-Corse Airport?
Figari Sud-Corse Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,136 ft (2480 m) with a ASP surface.