Deauville Normandie airport (LFRG)
Medium airport · Deauville, Normandy, France
Airport data
| Name | Deauville Normandie airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFRG |
| IATA | DOL |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°21'55" E 0°9'16" 49.36524, 0.15448 |
| Location | Deauville, Normandy, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,366 ft (2550 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Deauville Normandie airport at a glance
Deauville Normandie airport is a medium airport in Deauville, Normandy, France, known to airline systems as DOL. The field elevation of 479 ft (146 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFRG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 8,366 ft (2550 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFRG 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 Deauville Normandie airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Le Havre-Octeville Airport | LFOH | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Caen Carpiquet airport | LFRK | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Rouen Vallée de Seine Airport | LFOP | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Évreux-Fauville (BA 105) Air Base | LFOE | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Cherbourg Manche airport | LFRC | 122 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Deauville Normandie airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 479 ft field elevation of Deauville Normandie 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 Deauville Normandie airport
What is the ICAO code of Deauville Normandie airport?
The ICAO identifier of Deauville Normandie airport is LFRG, and its IATA code is DOL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Deauville Normandie airport above sea level?
Deauville Normandie airport sits at an elevation of 479 feet (146 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Deauville Normandie airport located?
The airport lies at 49.3652, 0.1545 — in Deauville, Normandy, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Le Havre-Octeville Airport, about 19 km away.
Does LFRG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFRG 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 Deauville Normandie airport?
Deauville Normandie airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,366 ft (2550 m) with a ASP surface.