Le Mans-Arnage Airport (LFRM)
Medium airport · Le Mans, Sarthe, Pays-de-la-Loire, France
Airport data
| Name | Le Mans-Arnage Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFRM |
| IATA | LME |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°56'55" E 0°12'6" 47.94860, 0.20170 |
| Location | Le Mans, Sarthe, Pays-de-la-Loire, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,658 ft (1420 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 02R/20L | 3,182 ft (970 m) | 262 ft | GRS | No |
Le Mans-Arnage Airport at a glance
Le Mans-Arnage Airport is a medium airport in Le Mans, Sarthe, Pays-de-la-Loire, France, known to airline systems as LME. The field elevation of 194 ft (59 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFRM 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 — 02/20 — offers 4,658 ft (1420 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFRM 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 Le Mans-Arnage Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angers Marcé airport | LFJR | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Tours Val de Loire Airport | LFOT | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Laval-Entrammes Airport | LFOV | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Châteaudun Airfield | LFOC | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Orléans-Bricy (BA 123) Air Base | LFOJ | 116 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Le Mans-Arnage Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 194 ft field elevation of Le Mans-Arnage 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 Le Mans-Arnage Airport
What is the ICAO code of Le Mans-Arnage Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Le Mans-Arnage Airport is LFRM, and its IATA code is LME. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Le Mans-Arnage Airport above sea level?
Le Mans-Arnage Airport sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Le Mans-Arnage Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.9486, 0.2017 — in Le Mans, Sarthe, Pays-de-la-Loire, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Angers Marcé airport, about 58 km away.
Does LFRM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFRM 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 Le Mans-Arnage Airport?
Le Mans-Arnage Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 4,658 ft (1420 m) with a ASP surface.