Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport (LFRD)
Medium airport · Dinard, Brittany, France
Airport data
| Name | Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFRD |
| IATA | DNR |
| Elevation | 219 ft (67 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°35'16" W 2°4'48" 48.58770, -2.07996 |
| Location | Dinard, Brittany, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,708 ft (1435 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
| 17/35 | 7,218 ft (2200 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport at a glance
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport is a medium airport in Dinard, Brittany, France, known to airline systems as DNR. The field elevation of 219 ft (67 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFRD 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 — 17/35 — offers 7,218 ft (2200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFRD 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 Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Granville Airport | LFRF | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport | LFRT | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport | LFRN | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Jersey Airport | EGJJ | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Guernsey Airport | EGJB | 102 km (55 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 219 ft field elevation of Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo 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 Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport
What is the ICAO code of Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport is LFRD, and its IATA code is DNR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport above sea level?
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport sits at an elevation of 219 feet (67 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport located?
The airport lies at 48.5877, -2.0800 — in Dinard, Brittany, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Granville Airport, about 50 km away.
Does LFRD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFRD 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 Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport?
Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 7,218 ft (2200 m) with a ASP surface.