Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base (LFRL)
Medium airport · Lanvéoc/Poulmic, Brittany, France
Airport data
| Name | Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFRL |
| Elevation | 287 ft (87 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°16'54" W 4°26'42" 48.28170, -4.44502 |
| Location | Lanvéoc/Poulmic, Brittany, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,635 ft (1108 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 06/24 | — | — | UNK | No |
| 13/31 | 2,133 ft (650 m) | 177 ft | GRS | No |
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base at a glance
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base is a medium airport in Lanvéoc/Poulmic, Brittany, France. The field elevation of 287 ft (87 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFRL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 3,635 ft (1108 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFRL 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 Lanvéoc-Poulmic 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 | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Landivisiau Air Base | LFRJ | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Quimper-Cornouaille Airport | LFRQ | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Morlaix-Ploujean Airport | LFRU | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Lannion Airport | LFRO | 89 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 287 ft field elevation of Lanvéoc-Poulmic 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 Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base is LFRL, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base above sea level?
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base sits at an elevation of 287 feet (87 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base located?
The airport lies at 48.2817, -4.4450 — in Lanvéoc/Poulmic, Brittany, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brest Bretagne airport, about 19 km away.
Does LFRL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFRL 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 Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base?
Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base has 3 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 3,635 ft (1108 m) with a ASP surface.