Lannion Airport (LFRO)
Medium airport · Lannion, Brittany, France
Airport data
| Name | Lannion Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFRO |
| IATA | LAI |
| Elevation | 290 ft (88 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°45'16" W 3°28'18" 48.75440, -3.47166 |
| Location | Lannion, Brittany, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,577 ft (1700 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lannion Airport at a glance
Lannion Airport is a medium airport in Lannion, Brittany, France, known to airline systems as LAI. The field elevation of 290 ft (88 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFRO 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, 11/29, offers 5,577 ft (1700 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFRO 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 Lannion Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morlaix-Ploujean Airport | LFRU | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport | LFRT | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Landivisiau Air Base | LFRJ | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Brest Bretagne airport | LFRB | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base | LFRL | 89 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lannion Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 290 ft field elevation of Lannion 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 Lannion Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lannion Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lannion Airport is LFRO, and its IATA code is LAI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lannion Airport above sea level?
Lannion Airport sits at an elevation of 290 feet (88 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lannion Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.7544, -3.4717 — in Lannion, Brittany, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Morlaix-Ploujean Airport, about 30 km away.
Does LFRO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFRO 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 Lannion Airport?
Lannion Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,577 ft (1700 m) with a ASP surface.