Le Havre-Octeville Airport (LFOH)
Medium airport · Le Havre, Normandy, France
Airport data
| Name | Le Havre-Octeville Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFOH |
| IATA | LEH |
| Elevation | 313 ft (95 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°32'3" E 0°5'18" 49.53404, 0.08841 |
| Location | Le Havre, Normandy, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,546 ft (2300 m) | 130 ft | ASP | Yes |
Le Havre-Octeville Airport at a glance
Le Havre-Octeville Airport is a medium airport in Le Havre, Normandy, France, known to airline systems as LEH. The field elevation of 313 ft (95 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFOH 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, 04/22, offers 7,546 ft (2300 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFOH 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 Le Havre-Octeville Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deauville Normandie airport | LFRG | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Caen Carpiquet airport | LFRK | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Rouen Vallée de Seine Airport | LFOP | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Évreux-Fauville (BA 105) Air Base | LFOE | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Cherbourg Manche airport | LFRC | 113 km (61 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Le Havre-Octeville Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 313 ft field elevation of Le Havre-Octeville 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 Le Havre-Octeville Airport
What is the ICAO code of Le Havre-Octeville Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Le Havre-Octeville Airport is LFOH, and its IATA code is LEH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Le Havre-Octeville Airport above sea level?
Le Havre-Octeville Airport sits at an elevation of 313 feet (95 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Le Havre-Octeville Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.5340, 0.0884 — in Le Havre, Normandy, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Deauville Normandie airport, about 19 km away.
Does LFOH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFOH 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 Le Havre-Octeville Airport?
Le Havre-Octeville Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,546 ft (2300 m) with a ASP surface.