Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (LFLB)
Medium airport · Chambéry, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Airport data
| Name | Chambéry Aix les Bains airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFLB |
| IATA | CMF |
| Elevation | 779 ft (237 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°38'17" E 5°52'49" 45.63810, 5.88023 |
| Location | Chambéry, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,628 ft (2020 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Chambéry Aix les Bains airport at a glance
Chambéry Aix les Bains airport is a medium airport in Chambéry, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, known to airline systems as CMF. The field elevation of 779 ft (237 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFLB 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 6,628 ft (2020 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 LFLB 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 Chambéry Aix les Bains airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Annecy Meythet airport | LFLP | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport | LFLS | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) | LFXA | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LFLL | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Annemasse Airfield | LFLI | 69 km (37 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chambéry Aix les Bains airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 779 ft field elevation of Chambéry Aix les Bains 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 Chambéry Aix les Bains airport
What is the ICAO code of Chambéry Aix les Bains airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chambéry Aix les Bains airport is LFLB, and its IATA code is CMF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chambéry Aix les Bains airport above sea level?
Chambéry Aix les Bains airport sits at an elevation of 779 feet (237 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chambéry Aix les Bains airport located?
The airport lies at 45.6381, 5.8802 — in Chambéry, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Annecy Meythet airport, about 37 km away.
Does LFLB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFLB 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 Chambéry Aix les Bains airport?
Chambéry Aix les Bains airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,628 ft (2020 m) with a ASP surface.