Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes (LFMS)
Medium airport · Alès/Deaux, Occitanie, France
Airport data
| Name | Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFMS |
| Elevation | 668 ft (204 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°4'11" E 4°8'32" 44.06970, 4.14212 |
| Location | Alès/Deaux, Occitanie, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,576 ft (1395 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes at a glance
Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes is a medium airport in Alès/Deaux, Occitanie, France. The field elevation of 668 ft (204 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFMS 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, 01/19, offers 4,576 ft (1395 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFMS 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 Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport | LFTW | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport | LFHO | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport | LFMT | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base | LFMO | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Avignon Caumont airport | LFMV | 63 km (34 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 668 ft field elevation of Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes 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 Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes
What is the ICAO code of Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes?
The ICAO identifier of Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes is LFMS, 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 Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes above sea level?
Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes sits at an elevation of 668 feet (204 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes located?
The airport lies at 44.0697, 4.1421 — in Alès/Deaux, Occitanie, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport, about 41 km away.
Does LFMS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFMS 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 Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes?
Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,576 ft (1395 m) with a ASP surface.