Caen Carpiquet airport (LFRK)
Medium airport · Caen, Normandy, France
Airport data
| Name | Caen Carpiquet airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFRK |
| IATA | CFR |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°10'36" W 0°27'18" 49.17678, -0.45488 |
| Location | Caen, Normandy, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6,233 ft (1900 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12L/30R | 2,624 ft (800 m) | 164 ft | GRASS | No |
Caen Carpiquet airport at a glance
Caen Carpiquet airport is a medium airport in Caen, Normandy, France, known to airline systems as CFR. The field elevation of 256 ft (78 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFRK 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 — 12/30 — offers 6,233 ft (1900 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 LFRK 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 Caen Carpiquet airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deauville Normandie airport | LFRG | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Le Havre-Octeville Airport | LFOH | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Granville Airport | LFRF | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Cherbourg Manche airport | LFRC | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Rouen Vallée de Seine Airport | LFOP | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Caen Carpiquet airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 256 ft field elevation of Caen Carpiquet 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 Caen Carpiquet airport
What is the ICAO code of Caen Carpiquet airport?
The ICAO identifier of Caen Carpiquet airport is LFRK, and its IATA code is CFR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Caen Carpiquet airport above sea level?
Caen Carpiquet airport sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Caen Carpiquet airport located?
The airport lies at 49.1768, -0.4549 — in Caen, Normandy, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Deauville Normandie airport, about 49 km away.
Does LFRK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFRK 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 Caen Carpiquet airport?
Caen Carpiquet airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 6,233 ft (1900 m) with a ASP surface.