Landivisiau Air Base (LFRJ)
Medium airport · Landivisiau, Brittany, France
Airport data
| Name | Landivisiau Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFRJ |
| IATA | LDV |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°31'49" W 4°9'6" 48.53030, -4.15164 |
| Location | Landivisiau, Brittany, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Landivisiau Air Base at a glance
Landivisiau Air Base is a medium airport in Landivisiau, Brittany, France, known to airline systems as LDV. The field elevation of 348 ft (106 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFRJ 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, 07/25, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFRJ 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 Landivisiau Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brest Bretagne airport | LFRB | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Morlaix-Ploujean Airport | LFRU | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base | LFRL | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Lannion Airport | LFRO | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Quimper-Cornouaille Airport | LFRQ | 62 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Landivisiau Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 348 ft field elevation of Landivisiau Air Base 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 Landivisiau Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Landivisiau Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Landivisiau Air Base is LFRJ, and its IATA code is LDV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Landivisiau Air Base above sea level?
Landivisiau Air Base sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Landivisiau Air Base located?
The airport lies at 48.5303, -4.1516 — in Landivisiau, Brittany, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brest Bretagne airport, about 22 km away.
Does LFRJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFRJ 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 Landivisiau Air Base?
Landivisiau Air Base has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a CON surface.