Carcassonne Salvaza Airport (LFMK)
Medium airport · Carcassonne, Occitanie, France
Airport data
| Name | Carcassonne Salvaza Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFMK |
| IATA | CCF |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°12'58" E 2°18'23" 43.21600, 2.30632 |
| Location | Carcassonne, Occitanie, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,726 ft (2050 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Carcassonne Salvaza Airport at a glance
Carcassonne Salvaza Airport is a medium airport in Carcassonne, Occitanie, France, known to airline systems as CCF. The field elevation of 433 ft (132 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFMK 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 6,726 ft (2050 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 LFMK 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 Carcassonne Salvaza Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castres Mazamet Airport | LFCK | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport | LFMP | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Albi Le Sequestre airport | LFCI | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base | LFBF | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Béziers Vias airport | LFMU | 86 km (46 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Carcassonne Salvaza Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 433 ft field elevation of Carcassonne Salvaza 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 Carcassonne Salvaza Airport
What is the ICAO code of Carcassonne Salvaza Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Carcassonne Salvaza Airport is LFMK, and its IATA code is CCF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Carcassonne Salvaza Airport above sea level?
Carcassonne Salvaza Airport sits at an elevation of 433 feet (132 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Carcassonne Salvaza Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.2160, 2.3063 — in Carcassonne, Occitanie, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Castres Mazamet Airport, about 38 km away.
Does LFMK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFMK 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 Carcassonne Salvaza Airport?
Carcassonne Salvaza Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 6,726 ft (2050 m) with a ASP surface.