Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport (LFMP)
Medium airport · Perpignan/Rivesaltes, Occitanie, France
Airport data
| Name | Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFMP |
| IATA | PGF |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°44'25" E 2°52'14" 42.74040, 2.87067 |
| Location | Perpignan/Rivesaltes, Occitanie, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,560 ft (1085 m) | 66 ft | ASP | No |
| 15/33 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport at a glance
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport is a medium airport in Perpignan/Rivesaltes, Occitanie, France, known to airline systems as PGF. The field elevation of 144 ft (44 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFMP are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 15/33 — offers 8,202 ft (2500 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 LFMP 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 Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo de Ordis | ES-0157 | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Ampuriabrava Airfield | LEAP | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Beuda Besalu Private Airstrip | ES-0249 | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Aerodrom Tapioles | ES-0123 | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Aeròdrom de Viladamat | ES-0115 | 68 km (37 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 144 ft field elevation of Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) 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 Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport
What is the ICAO code of Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport is LFMP, and its IATA code is PGF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport above sea level?
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport sits at an elevation of 144 feet (44 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.7404, 2.8707 — in Perpignan/Rivesaltes, Occitanie, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aeródromo de Ordis, about 56 km away.
Does LFMP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFMP 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 Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport?
Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.