Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (LFMT)
Large airport · Montpellier/Méditerranée, Occitanie, France
Airport data
| Name | Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFMT |
| IATA | MPL |
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°34'34" E 3°57'47" 43.57620, 3.96301 |
| Location | Montpellier/Méditerranée, Occitanie, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12R/30L | 3,609 ft (1100 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport at a glance
Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport is a large airport in Montpellier/Méditerranée, Occitanie, France, known to airline systems as MPL. The field elevation of 17 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFMT 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 — 12L/30R — offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12L points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFMT 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 Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport
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 | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Béziers Vias airport | LFMU | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes | LFMS | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Istres-Le Tubé Air Base | LFMI | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Avignon Caumont airport | LFMV | 84 km (45 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 17 ft field elevation of Montpellier-Méditerranée 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 Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport
What is the ICAO code of Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport is LFMT, and its IATA code is MPL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport above sea level?
Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport sits at an elevation of 17 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.5762, 3.9630 — in Montpellier/Méditerranée, Occitanie, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport, about 42 km away.
Does LFMT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFMT 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 Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport?
Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12L/30R, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a ASP surface.