Aurillac airport (LFLW)
Medium airport · Aurillac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Airport data
| Name | Aurillac airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFLW |
| IATA | AUR |
| Elevation | 2,096 ft (639 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°53'29" E 2°25'19" 44.89140, 2.42194 |
| Location | Aurillac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 5,577 ft (1700 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Aurillac airport at a glance
Aurillac airport is a medium airport in Aurillac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, known to airline systems as AUR. The field elevation of 2,096 ft (639 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFLW 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, 15/33, offers 5,577 ft (1700 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFLW 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 Aurillac airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rodez–Aveyron Airport | LFCR | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Brive Souillac airport | LFSL | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Cahors Lalbenque airport | LFCC | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Mende-Brenoux Airfield | LFNB | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Albi Le Sequestre airport | LFCI | 111 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aurillac airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,096 ft field elevation of Aurillac 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 Aurillac airport
What is the ICAO code of Aurillac airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aurillac airport is LFLW, and its IATA code is AUR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aurillac airport above sea level?
Aurillac airport sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet (639 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aurillac airport located?
The airport lies at 44.8914, 2.4219 — in Aurillac, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rodez–Aveyron Airport, about 54 km away.
Does LFLW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFLW 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 Aurillac airport?
Aurillac airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 5,577 ft (1700 m) with a ASP surface.