Châteauroux Déols airport (LFLX)
Medium airport · Châteauroux, Centre-Val de Loire, France
Airport data
| Name | Châteauroux Déols airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFLX |
| IATA | CHR |
| Elevation | 529 ft (161 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°51'37" E 1°43'42" 46.86022, 1.72833 |
| Location | Châteauroux, Centre-Val de Loire, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Châteauroux Déols airport at a glance
Châteauroux Déols airport is a medium airport in Châteauroux, Centre-Val de Loire, France, known to airline systems as CHR. The field elevation of 529 ft (161 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFLX 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, 03/21, offers 11,483 ft (3500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFLX 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 Châteauroux Déols airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bourges airport | LFLD | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Avord (BA 702) Air Base | LFOA | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Montluçon-Guéret Airport | LFBK | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Tours Val de Loire Airport | LFOT | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Nevers-Fourchambault Airport | LFQG | 106 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Châteauroux Déols airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 529 ft field elevation of Châteauroux Déols 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 Châteauroux Déols airport
What is the ICAO code of Châteauroux Déols airport?
The ICAO identifier of Châteauroux Déols airport is LFLX, and its IATA code is CHR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Châteauroux Déols airport above sea level?
Châteauroux Déols airport sits at an elevation of 529 feet (161 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Châteauroux Déols airport located?
The airport lies at 46.8602, 1.7283 — in Châteauroux, Centre-Val de Loire, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bourges airport, about 54 km away.
Does LFLX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFLX 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 Châteauroux Déols airport?
Châteauroux Déols airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 11,483 ft (3500 m) with a CON surface.