Avignon Caumont airport (LFMV)
Medium airport · Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France
Airport data
| Name | Avignon Caumont airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFMV |
| IATA | AVN |
| Elevation | 124 ft (38 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°54'26" E 4°54'7" 43.90730, 4.90183 |
| Location | Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 6,168 ft (1880 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Avignon Caumont airport at a glance
Avignon Caumont airport is a medium airport in Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France, known to airline systems as AVN. The field elevation of 124 ft (38 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFMV 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, 17/35, offers 6,168 ft (1880 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFMV 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 Avignon Caumont airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base | LFMO | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air Base | LFMY | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport | LFTW | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Istres-Le Tubé Air Base | LFMI | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Marseille Provence Airport | LFML | 58 km (31 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Avignon Caumont airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 124 ft field elevation of Avignon Caumont 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 Avignon Caumont airport
What is the ICAO code of Avignon Caumont airport?
The ICAO identifier of Avignon Caumont airport is LFMV, and its IATA code is AVN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Avignon Caumont airport above sea level?
Avignon Caumont airport sits at an elevation of 124 feet (38 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Avignon Caumont airport located?
The airport lies at 43.9073, 4.9018 — in Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base, about 26 km away.
Does LFMV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFMV 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 Avignon Caumont airport?
Avignon Caumont airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 6,168 ft (1880 m) with a ASP surface.