Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (LFLS)
Medium airport · Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Airport data
| Name | Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFLS |
| IATA | GNB |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°21'46" E 5°19'46" 45.36290, 5.32937 |
| Location | Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 10,007 ft (3050 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport at a glance
Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport is a medium airport in Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, known to airline systems as GNB. The field elevation of 1,302 ft (397 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFLS 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, 09/27, offers 10,007 ft (3050 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFLS 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 Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LFLL | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Lyon Bron Airport | LFLY | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport | LFLB | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Valence-Chabeuil Airport | LFLU | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) | LFXA | 69 km (37 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,302 ft field elevation of Grenoble Alpes Isère 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 Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport
What is the ICAO code of Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport is LFLS, and its IATA code is GNB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport above sea level?
Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport sits at an elevation of 1,302 feet (397 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.3629, 5.3294 — in Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, about 44 km away.
Does LFLS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFLS 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 Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport?
Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 10,007 ft (3050 m) with a ASP surface.