Merville-Calonne Airport (LFQT)
Medium airport · Merville, Nord, Hauts-de-France, France
Airport data
| Name | Merville-Calonne Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFQT |
| IATA | HZB |
| Elevation | 61 ft (19 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°37'6" E 2°38'32" 50.61840, 2.64224 |
| Location | Merville, Nord, Hauts-de-France, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,037 ft (1840 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Merville-Calonne Airport at a glance
Merville-Calonne Airport is a medium airport in Merville, Nord, Hauts-de-France, France, known to airline systems as HZB. The field elevation of 61 ft (19 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFQT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 6,037 ft (1840 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 LFQT 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 Merville-Calonne Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lille Airport | LFQQ | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport | EBKT | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Koksijde Air Base | EBFN | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Calais Marck Airport | LFAC | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Valenciennes-Denain Airfield | LFAV | 66 km (36 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Merville-Calonne Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 61 ft field elevation of Merville-Calonne 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 Merville-Calonne Airport
What is the ICAO code of Merville-Calonne Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Merville-Calonne Airport is LFQT, and its IATA code is HZB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Merville-Calonne Airport above sea level?
Merville-Calonne Airport sits at an elevation of 61 feet (19 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Merville-Calonne Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.6184, 2.6422 — in Merville, Nord, Hauts-de-France, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lille Airport, about 33 km away.
Does LFQT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFQT 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 Merville-Calonne Airport?
Merville-Calonne Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,037 ft (1840 m) with a ASP surface.