Vannes-Meucon Airport (LFRV)
Medium airport · Vannes/Meucon, Brittany, France
Airport data
| Name | Vannes-Meucon Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFRV |
| IATA | VNE |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°43'24" W 2°43'7" 47.72330, -2.71856 |
| Location | Vannes/Meucon, Brittany, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,020 ft (1530 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 3,363 ft (1025 m) | 197 ft | GRS | No |
Vannes-Meucon Airport at a glance
Vannes-Meucon Airport is a medium airport in Vannes/Meucon, Brittany, France, known to airline systems as VNE. The field elevation of 446 ft (136 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFRV are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04/22 — offers 5,020 ft (1530 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 LFRV 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 Vannes-Meucon Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport | LFRH | 54 km (29 NM) |
| La Baule-Escoublac Airport | LFRE | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Saint-Nazaire-Montoir Airport | LFRZ | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport | LFRN | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport | LFRT | 91 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vannes-Meucon Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 446 ft field elevation of Vannes-Meucon 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 Vannes-Meucon Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vannes-Meucon Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vannes-Meucon Airport is LFRV, and its IATA code is VNE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vannes-Meucon Airport above sea level?
Vannes-Meucon Airport sits at an elevation of 446 feet (136 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vannes-Meucon Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.7233, -2.7186 — in Vannes/Meucon, Brittany, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport, about 54 km away.
Does LFRV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFRV 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 Vannes-Meucon Airport?
Vannes-Meucon Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 5,020 ft (1530 m) with a ASP surface.