Cannes Mandelieu Airport (LFMD)
Medium airport · Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France
Airport data
| Name | Cannes Mandelieu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFMD |
| IATA | CEQ |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°32'53" E 6°57'19" 43.54800, 6.95518 |
| Location | Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,493 ft (760 m) | 59 ft | ASP | No |
| 17/35 | 5,052 ft (1540 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17L/35R | 1,804 ft (550 m) | 164 ft | grass | No |
Cannes Mandelieu Airport at a glance
Cannes Mandelieu Airport is a medium airport in Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France, known to airline systems as CEQ. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFMD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 17/35 — offers 5,052 ft (1540 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFMD 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 Cannes Mandelieu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport | LFMN | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield | LFMC | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Toulon-Hyères Airport | LFTH | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Le Castellet Airport | LFMQ | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Riviera Villanova d'Albenga International Airport | LIMG | 109 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cannes Mandelieu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of Cannes Mandelieu 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 Cannes Mandelieu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cannes Mandelieu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cannes Mandelieu Airport is LFMD, and its IATA code is CEQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cannes Mandelieu Airport above sea level?
Cannes Mandelieu Airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cannes Mandelieu Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.5480, 6.9552 — in Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport, about 24 km away.
Does LFMD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFMD 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 Cannes Mandelieu Airport?
Cannes Mandelieu Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,052 ft (1540 m) with a ASP surface.