Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base (LFMO)
Medium airport · Orange, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France
Airport data
| Name | Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFMO |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°8'26" E 4°52'0" 44.14050, 4.86672 |
| Location | Orange, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | — | — | UNK | No |
| 15/33 | 7,909 ft (2411 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base at a glance
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base is a medium airport in Orange, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France. The field elevation of 197 ft (60 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFMO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 15/33 — offers 7,909 ft (2411 m) of con 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 LFMO 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 Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avignon Caumont airport | LFMV | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport | LFTW | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes | LFMS | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport | LFHO | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air Base | LFMY | 62 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 197 ft field elevation of Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base 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 Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base is LFMO, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base above sea level?
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base located?
The airport lies at 44.1405, 4.8667 — in Orange, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Avignon Caumont airport, about 26 km away.
Does LFMO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFMO 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 Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base?
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 7,909 ft (2411 m) with a CON surface.