Auxerre Branches airport (LFLA)
Medium airport · Auxerre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Airport data
| Name | Auxerre Branches airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFLA |
| IATA | AUF |
| Elevation | 523 ft (159 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°51'1" E 3°29'50" 47.85020, 3.49711 |
| Location | Auxerre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 5,413 ft (1650 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Auxerre Branches airport at a glance
Auxerre Branches airport is a medium airport in Auxerre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, known to airline systems as AUF. The field elevation of 523 ft (159 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFLA 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, 18/36, offers 5,413 ft (1650 m) of asp 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 LFLA 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 Auxerre Branches airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Troyes-Barberey Airport | LFQB | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Nevers-Fourchambault Airport | LFQG | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Melun-Villaroche Airfield | LFPM | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Avord (BA 702) Air Base | LFOA | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Chalons Vatry airport | LFOK | 115 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Auxerre Branches airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 523 ft field elevation of Auxerre Branches 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 Auxerre Branches airport
What is the ICAO code of Auxerre Branches airport?
The ICAO identifier of Auxerre Branches airport is LFLA, and its IATA code is AUF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Auxerre Branches airport above sea level?
Auxerre Branches airport sits at an elevation of 523 feet (159 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Auxerre Branches airport located?
The airport lies at 47.8502, 3.4971 — in Auxerre, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Troyes-Barberey Airport, about 65 km away.
Does LFLA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFLA 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 Auxerre Branches airport?
Auxerre Branches airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 5,413 ft (1650 m) with a ASP surface.