Lille Airport (LFQQ)
Large airport · Lesquin, Hauts-de-France, France
Airport data
| Name | Lille Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFQQ |
| IATA | LIL |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°33'60" E 3°6'9" 50.56656, 3.10243 |
| Location | Lesquin, Hauts-de-France, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,184 ft (1580 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 9,268 ft (2825 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lille Airport at a glance
Lille Airport is a large airport in Lesquin, Hauts-de-France, France, known to airline systems as LIL. The field elevation of 157 ft (48 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFQQ 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 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 9,268 ft (2825 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFQQ 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 Lille Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport | EBKT | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | LFQT | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Valenciennes-Denain Airfield | LFAV | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Chièvres Air Base | EBCV | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Koksijde Air Base | EBFN | 66 km (36 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lille Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 157 ft field elevation of Lille 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 Lille Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lille Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lille Airport is LFQQ, and its IATA code is LIL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lille Airport above sea level?
Lille Airport sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lille Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.5666, 3.1024 — in Lesquin, Hauts-de-France, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport, about 29 km away.
Does LFQQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFQQ 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 Lille Airport?
Lille Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 9,268 ft (2825 m) with a ASP surface.