Vesoul-Frotey Airfield (LFQW)
Medium airport · Frotey-lès-Vesoul, Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Airport data
| Name | Vesoul-Frotey Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFQW |
| Elevation | 1,249 ft (381 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°38'19" E 6°12'16" 47.63859, 6.20444 |
| Location | Frotey-lès-Vesoul, Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,731 ft (1442 m) | 66 ft | ASP | Yes |
Vesoul-Frotey Airfield at a glance
Vesoul-Frotey Airfield is a medium airport in Frotey-lès-Vesoul, Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The field elevation of 1,249 ft (381 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFQW 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, 08/26, offers 4,731 ft (1442 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 LFQW 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 Vesoul-Frotey Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air Base | LFSX | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield | LFSM | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Les Eplatures Airport | LSGC | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Épinal Mirecourt Airport | LFSG | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Dole Tavaux Airport | LFGJ | 89 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vesoul-Frotey Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,249 ft field elevation of Vesoul-Frotey Airfield 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 Vesoul-Frotey Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Vesoul-Frotey Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Vesoul-Frotey Airfield is LFQW, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vesoul-Frotey Airfield above sea level?
Vesoul-Frotey Airfield sits at an elevation of 1,249 feet (381 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vesoul-Frotey Airfield located?
The airport lies at 47.6386, 6.2044 — in Frotey-lès-Vesoul, Haute-Saône, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air Base, about 20 km away.
Does LFQW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFQW 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 Vesoul-Frotey Airfield?
Vesoul-Frotey Airfield has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,731 ft (1442 m) with a ASP surface.