Épinal Mirecourt Airport (LFSG)
Medium airport · Épinal, Grand Est, France
Airport data
| Name | Épinal Mirecourt Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFSG |
| IATA | EPL |
| Elevation | 1,084 ft (330 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°19'30" E 6°4'12" 48.32500, 6.06998 |
| Location | Épinal, Grand Est, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Épinal Mirecourt Airport at a glance
Épinal Mirecourt Airport is a medium airport in Épinal, Grand Est, France, known to airline systems as EPL. The field elevation of 1,084 ft (330 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFSG 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, 08/26, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFSG 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 Épinal Mirecourt Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nancy-Ochey (BA 133) Air Base | LFSO | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Nancy-Essey Airport | LFSN | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air Base | LFSX | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport | LFJL | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Vesoul-Frotey Airfield | LFQW | 77 km (42 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Épinal Mirecourt Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,084 ft field elevation of Épinal Mirecourt 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 Épinal Mirecourt Airport
What is the ICAO code of Épinal Mirecourt Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Épinal Mirecourt Airport is LFSG, and its IATA code is EPL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Épinal Mirecourt Airport above sea level?
Épinal Mirecourt Airport sits at an elevation of 1,084 feet (330 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Épinal Mirecourt Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.3250, 6.0700 — in Épinal, Grand Est, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nancy-Ochey (BA 133) Air Base, about 30 km away.
Does LFSG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFSG 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 Épinal Mirecourt Airport?
Épinal Mirecourt Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a CON surface.