Cherbourg Manche airport (LFRC)
Medium airport · Cherbourg, Normandy, France
Airport data
| Name | Cherbourg Manche airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFRC |
| IATA | CER |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°39'0" W 1°28'13" 49.65010, -1.47028 |
| Location | Cherbourg, Normandy, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,005 ft (2440 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cherbourg Manche airport at a glance
Cherbourg Manche airport is a medium airport in Cherbourg, Normandy, France, known to airline systems as CER. The field elevation of 459 ft (140 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFRC 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, 10/28, offers 8,005 ft (2440 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFRC 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 Cherbourg Manche airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alderney Airport | EGJA | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Jersey Airport | EGJJ | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Guernsey Airport | EGJB | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Granville Airport | LFRF | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Caen Carpiquet airport | LFRK | 90 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cherbourg Manche airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 459 ft field elevation of Cherbourg Manche 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 Cherbourg Manche airport
What is the ICAO code of Cherbourg Manche airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cherbourg Manche airport is LFRC, and its IATA code is CER. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cherbourg Manche airport above sea level?
Cherbourg Manche airport sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cherbourg Manche airport located?
The airport lies at 49.6501, -1.4703 — in Cherbourg, Normandy, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alderney Airport, about 54 km away.
Does LFRC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFRC 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 Cherbourg Manche airport?
Cherbourg Manche airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 8,005 ft (2440 m) with a ASP surface.