Mâcon-Charnay Airfield (LFLM)
Medium airport · Charnay-lès-Mâcon, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Airport data
| Name | Mâcon-Charnay Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFLM |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°17'42" E 4°47'46" 46.29513, 4.79598 |
| Location | Charnay-lès-Mâcon, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 4,036 ft (1230 m) | 79 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield at a glance
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield is a medium airport in Charnay-lès-Mâcon, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The field elevation of 728 ft (222 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFLM 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, 17/35, offers 4,036 ft (1230 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFLM 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 Mâcon-Charnay Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) | LFXA | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Saint-Yan Airport | LFLN | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Lyon Bron Airport | LFLY | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Roanne-Renaison Airport | LFLO | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LFLL | 67 km (36 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mâcon-Charnay Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 728 ft field elevation of Mâcon-Charnay 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 Mâcon-Charnay Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Mâcon-Charnay Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Mâcon-Charnay Airfield is LFLM, 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 Mâcon-Charnay Airfield above sea level?
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield sits at an elevation of 728 feet (222 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mâcon-Charnay Airfield located?
The airport lies at 46.2951, 4.7960 — in Charnay-lès-Mâcon, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278), about 53 km away.
Does LFLM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFLM 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 Mâcon-Charnay Airfield?
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 4,036 ft (1230 m) with a ASP surface.