Paris-Orly Airport (LFPO)
Large airport · Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), Île-de-France, France
Airport data
| Name | Paris-Orly Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFPO |
| IATA | ORY |
| Elevation | 291 ft (89 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°43'46" E 2°21'32" 48.72950, 2.35896 |
| Location | Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), Île-de-France, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
| 06/24 | 11,975 ft (3650 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07/25 | 10,892 ft (3320 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Paris-Orly Airport at a glance
Paris-Orly Airport is a large airport in Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), Île-de-France, France, known to airline systems as ORY. The field elevation of 291 ft (89 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFPO 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 3 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 11,975 ft (3650 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFPO 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 Paris-Orly Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base | LFPV | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Toussus-le-Noble Airport | LFPN | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Paris-Le Bourget International Airport | LFPB | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Melun-Villaroche Airfield | LFPM | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Charles de Gaulle International Airport | LFPG | 34 km (18 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Paris-Orly Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 291 ft field elevation of Paris-Orly 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 Paris-Orly Airport
What is the ICAO code of Paris-Orly Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Paris-Orly Airport is LFPO, and its IATA code is ORY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Paris-Orly Airport above sea level?
Paris-Orly Airport sits at an elevation of 291 feet (89 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Paris-Orly Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.7295, 2.3590 — in Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), Île-de-France, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base, about 12 km away.
Does LFPO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFPO 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 Paris-Orly Airport?
Paris-Orly Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 11,975 ft (3650 m) with a ASP surface.