Granville Airport (LFRF)
Medium airport · Bréville-sur-Mer, Manche, Normandy, France
Airport data
| Name | Granville Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFRF |
| IATA | GFR |
| Elevation | 45 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°52'59" W 1°33'51" 48.88310, -1.56417 |
| Location | Bréville-sur-Mer, Manche, Normandy, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,150 ft (960 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Granville Airport at a glance
Granville Airport is a medium airport in Bréville-sur-Mer, Manche, Normandy, France, known to airline systems as GFR. The field elevation of 45 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFRF 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, 06/24, offers 3,150 ft (960 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFRF 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 Granville Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport | LFRD | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Jersey Airport | EGJJ | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Cherbourg Manche airport | LFRC | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Caen Carpiquet airport | LFRK | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport | LFRN | 91 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Granville Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 45 ft field elevation of Granville 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 Granville Airport
What is the ICAO code of Granville Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Granville Airport is LFRF, and its IATA code is GFR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Granville Airport above sea level?
Granville Airport sits at an elevation of 45 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Granville Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.8831, -1.5642 — in Bréville-sur-Mer, Manche, Normandy, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport, about 50 km away.
Does LFRF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFRF 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 Granville Airport?
Granville Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 3,150 ft (960 m) with a ASP surface.