Saint-Yan Airport (LFLN)
Medium airport · L'Hôpital-le-Mercier, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Airport data
| Name | Saint-Yan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFLN |
| IATA | SYT |
| Elevation | 796 ft (243 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°24'50" E 4°0'51" 46.41402, 4.01418 |
| Location | L'Hôpital-le-Mercier, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15L/33R | 6,660 ft (2030 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 15R/33L | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | CON | No |
Saint-Yan Airport at a glance
Saint-Yan Airport is a medium airport in L'Hôpital-le-Mercier, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, known to airline systems as SYT. The field elevation of 796 ft (243 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFLN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 15L/33R — offers 6,660 ft (2030 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15L points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFLN 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 Saint-Yan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roanne-Renaison Airport | LFLO | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Vichy-Charmeil Airport | LFLV | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Mâcon-Charnay Airfield | LFLM | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Nevers-Fourchambault Airport | LFQG | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport | LFLC | 95 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Saint-Yan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 796 ft field elevation of Saint-Yan 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 Saint-Yan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Saint-Yan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Saint-Yan Airport is LFLN, and its IATA code is SYT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Saint-Yan Airport above sea level?
Saint-Yan Airport sits at an elevation of 796 feet (243 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Saint-Yan Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.4140, 4.0142 — in L'Hôpital-le-Mercier, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Roanne-Renaison Airport, about 40 km away.
Does LFLN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFLN 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 Saint-Yan Airport?
Saint-Yan Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 15L/33R, measures 6,660 ft (2030 m) with a CON surface.