Morlaix-Ploujean Airport (LFRU)
Medium airport · Morlaix/Ploujean, Brittany, France
Airport data
| Name | Morlaix-Ploujean Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFRU |
| IATA | MXN |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°36'12" W 3°48'57" 48.60320, -3.81578 |
| Location | Morlaix/Ploujean, Brittany, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,305 ft (1617 m) | 118 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 1,548 ft (472 m) | 262 ft | — | No |
| 15/33 | 2,772 ft (845 m) | 262 ft | UNK | No |
Morlaix-Ploujean Airport at a glance
Morlaix-Ploujean Airport is a medium airport in Morlaix/Ploujean, Brittany, France, known to airline systems as MXN. The field elevation of 272 ft (83 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFRU 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 — 04/22 — offers 5,305 ft (1617 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFRU 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 Morlaix-Ploujean Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Landivisiau Air Base | LFRJ | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Lannion Airport | LFRO | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Brest Bretagne airport | LFRB | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base | LFRL | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport | LFRT | 71 km (38 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Morlaix-Ploujean Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 272 ft field elevation of Morlaix-Ploujean 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 Morlaix-Ploujean Airport
What is the ICAO code of Morlaix-Ploujean Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Morlaix-Ploujean Airport is LFRU, and its IATA code is MXN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Morlaix-Ploujean Airport above sea level?
Morlaix-Ploujean Airport sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Morlaix-Ploujean Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.6032, -3.8158 — in Morlaix/Ploujean, Brittany, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Landivisiau Air Base, about 26 km away.
Does LFRU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFRU 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 Morlaix-Ploujean Airport?
Morlaix-Ploujean Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 5,305 ft (1617 m) with a ASP surface.