La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport (LFRI)
Medium airport · La Roche-sur-Yon, Pays-de-la-Loire, France
Airport data
| Name | La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFRI |
| IATA | EDM |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°42'7" W 1°22'43" 46.70190, -1.37863 |
| Location | La Roche-sur-Yon, Pays-de-la-Loire, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 5,085 ft (1550 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport at a glance
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport is a medium airport in La Roche-sur-Yon, Pays-de-la-Loire, France, known to airline systems as EDM. The field elevation of 299 ft (91 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFRI 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 5,085 ft (1550 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 LFRI 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 La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nantes Atlantique Airport | LFRS | 53 km (29 NM) |
| La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport | LFBH | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport | LFBN | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Saint-Nazaire-Montoir Airport | LFRZ | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport | LFDN | 95 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 299 ft field elevation of La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs 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 La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport
What is the ICAO code of La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport?
The ICAO identifier of La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport is LFRI, and its IATA code is EDM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport above sea level?
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport sits at an elevation of 299 feet (91 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.7019, -1.3786 — in La Roche-sur-Yon, Pays-de-la-Loire, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nantes Atlantique Airport, about 53 km away.
Does LFRI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFRI 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 La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport?
La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 5,085 ft (1550 m) with a ASP surface.