Vichy-Charmeil Airport (LFLV)
Medium airport · Charmeil, Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Airport data
| Name | Vichy-Charmeil Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFLV |
| IATA | VHY |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°10'11" E 3°24'13" 46.16969, 3.40364 |
| Location | Charmeil, Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,218 ft (2200 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Vichy-Charmeil Airport at a glance
Vichy-Charmeil Airport is a medium airport in Charmeil, Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, known to airline systems as VHY. The field elevation of 817 ft (249 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFLV 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, 01/19, offers 7,218 ft (2200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFLV 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 Vichy-Charmeil Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport | LFLC | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Roanne-Renaison Airport | LFLO | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Saint-Yan Airport | LFLN | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Montluçon-Guéret Airport | LFBK | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Nevers-Fourchambault Airport | LFQG | 95 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vichy-Charmeil Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 817 ft field elevation of Vichy-Charmeil 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 Vichy-Charmeil Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vichy-Charmeil Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vichy-Charmeil Airport is LFLV, and its IATA code is VHY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vichy-Charmeil Airport above sea level?
Vichy-Charmeil Airport sits at an elevation of 817 feet (249 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vichy-Charmeil Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.1697, 3.4036 — in Charmeil, Allier, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport, about 46 km away.
Does LFLV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFLV 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 Vichy-Charmeil Airport?
Vichy-Charmeil Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,218 ft (2200 m) with a ASP surface.