Tours Val de Loire Airport (LFOT)
Medium airport · Tours, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France
Airport data
| Name | Tours Val de Loire Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFOT |
| IATA | TUF |
| Elevation | 357 ft (109 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°25'56" E 0°43'39" 47.43220, 0.72761 |
| Location | Tours, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7,887 ft (2404 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Tours Val de Loire Airport at a glance
Tours Val de Loire Airport is a medium airport in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France, known to airline systems as TUF. The field elevation of 357 ft (109 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFOT 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, 02/20, offers 7,887 ft (2404 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFOT 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 Tours Val de Loire Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Le Mans-Arnage Airport | LFRM | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Angers Marcé airport | LFJR | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Châteaudun Airfield | LFOC | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Châteauroux Déols airport | LFLX | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Orléans-Bricy (BA 123) Air Base | LFOJ | 99 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tours Val de Loire Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 357 ft field elevation of Tours Val de Loire 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 Tours Val de Loire Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tours Val de Loire Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tours Val de Loire Airport is LFOT, and its IATA code is TUF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tours Val de Loire Airport above sea level?
Tours Val de Loire Airport sits at an elevation of 357 feet (109 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tours Val de Loire Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.4322, 0.7276 — in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Le Mans-Arnage Airport, about 70 km away.
Does LFOT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFOT 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 Tours Val de Loire Airport?
Tours Val de Loire Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 7,887 ft (2404 m) with a CON surface.