Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome (LFPT)
Medium airport · Cormeilles-en-Vexin, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France
Airport data
| Name | Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFPT |
| IATA | POX |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°5'46" E 2°2'8" 49.09606, 2.03554 |
| Location | Cormeilles-en-Vexin, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,541 ft (1689 m) | 154 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,079 ft (1548 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome at a glance
Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome is a medium airport in Cormeilles-en-Vexin, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France, known to airline systems as POX. The field elevation of 325 ft (99 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFPT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 5,541 ft (1689 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 LFPT 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 Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paris-Le Bourget International Airport | LFPB | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Vélizy-Villacoublay Air Base | LFPV | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Toussus-le-Noble Airport | LFPN | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Charles de Gaulle International Airport | LFPG | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Creil Air Base | LFPC | 39 km (21 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 325 ft field elevation of Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome 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 Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome
What is the ICAO code of Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome?
The ICAO identifier of Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome is LFPT, and its IATA code is POX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome above sea level?
Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome located?
The airport lies at 49.0961, 2.0355 — in Cormeilles-en-Vexin, Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Paris-Le Bourget International Airport, about 33 km away.
Does LFPT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFPT 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 Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome?
Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 5,541 ft (1689 m) with a ASP surface.