Chalons Vatry airport (LFOK)
Medium airport · Chalons en Champagne, Grand Est, France
Airport data
| Name | Chalons Vatry airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFOK |
| IATA | XCR |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°46'24" E 4°12'22" 48.77333, 4.20611 |
| Location | Chalons en Champagne, Grand Est, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 12,664 ft (3860 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Chalons Vatry airport at a glance
Chalons Vatry airport is a medium airport in Chalons en Champagne, Grand Est, France, known to airline systems as XCR. The field elevation of 587 ft (179 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFOK 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, 10/28, offers 12,664 ft (3860 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFOK 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 Chalons Vatry airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Troyes-Barberey Airport | LFQB | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Saint-Dizier – Robinson Air Base | LFSI | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield | LFGW | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Melun-Villaroche Airfield | LFPM | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Auxerre Branches airport | LFLA | 115 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chalons Vatry airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 587 ft field elevation of Chalons Vatry 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 Chalons Vatry airport
What is the ICAO code of Chalons Vatry airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chalons Vatry airport is LFOK, and its IATA code is XCR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chalons Vatry airport above sea level?
Chalons Vatry airport sits at an elevation of 587 feet (179 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chalons Vatry airport located?
The airport lies at 48.7733, 4.2061 — in Chalons en Champagne, Grand Est, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Troyes-Barberey Airport, about 52 km away.
Does LFOK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFOK 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 Chalons Vatry airport?
Chalons Vatry airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 12,664 ft (3860 m) with a CON surface.