Nantes Atlantique Airport (LFRS)
Medium airport · Nantes, Pays-de-la-Loire, France
Airport data
| Name | Nantes Atlantique Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFRS |
| IATA | NTE |
| Elevation | 90 ft (27 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°9'12" W 1°36'39" 47.15320, -1.61073 |
| Location | Nantes, Pays-de-la-Loire, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9,514 ft (2900 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nantes Atlantique Airport at a glance
Nantes Atlantique Airport is a medium airport in Nantes, Pays-de-la-Loire, France, known to airline systems as NTE. The field elevation of 90 ft (27 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFRS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 9,514 ft (2900 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFRS 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 Nantes Atlantique Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint-Nazaire-Montoir Airport | LFRZ | 45 km (24 NM) |
| La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport | LFRI | 53 km (29 NM) |
| La Baule-Escoublac Airport | LFRE | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport | LFRN | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Vannes-Meucon Airport | LFRV | 105 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nantes Atlantique Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 90 ft field elevation of Nantes Atlantique 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 Nantes Atlantique Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nantes Atlantique Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nantes Atlantique Airport is LFRS, and its IATA code is NTE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nantes Atlantique Airport above sea level?
Nantes Atlantique Airport sits at an elevation of 90 feet (27 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nantes Atlantique Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.1532, -1.6107 — in Nantes, Pays-de-la-Loire, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Saint-Nazaire-Montoir Airport, about 45 km away.
Does LFRS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFRS 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 Nantes Atlantique Airport?
Nantes Atlantique Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 9,514 ft (2900 m) with a ASP surface.