Quimper-Cornouaille Airport (LFRQ)
Medium airport · Quimper/Pluguffan, Brittany, France
Airport data
| Name | Quimper-Cornouaille Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFRQ |
| IATA | UIP |
| Elevation | 297 ft (91 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°58'23" W 4°10'11" 47.97303, -4.16965 |
| Location | Quimper/Pluguffan, Brittany, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,054 ft (2150 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Quimper-Cornouaille Airport at a glance
Quimper-Cornouaille Airport is a medium airport in Quimper/Pluguffan, Brittany, France, known to airline systems as UIP. The field elevation of 297 ft (91 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFRQ 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, 09/27, offers 7,054 ft (2150 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFRQ 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 Quimper-Cornouaille Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base | LFRL | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Brest Bretagne airport | LFRB | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport | LFRH | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Landivisiau Air Base | LFRJ | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Morlaix-Ploujean Airport | LFRU | 75 km (41 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Quimper-Cornouaille Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 297 ft field elevation of Quimper-Cornouaille 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 Quimper-Cornouaille Airport
What is the ICAO code of Quimper-Cornouaille Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Quimper-Cornouaille Airport is LFRQ, and its IATA code is UIP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Quimper-Cornouaille Airport above sea level?
Quimper-Cornouaille Airport sits at an elevation of 297 feet (91 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Quimper-Cornouaille Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.9730, -4.1697 — in Quimper/Pluguffan, Brittany, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base, about 40 km away.
Does LFRQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFRQ 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 Quimper-Cornouaille Airport?
Quimper-Cornouaille Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 7,054 ft (2150 m) with a ASP surface.