Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield (LFSM)
Medium airport · Courcelles-lès-Montbéliard, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
Airport data
| Name | Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFSM |
| Elevation | 1,041 ft (317 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°29'13" E 6°47'26" 47.48700, 6.79054 |
| Location | Courcelles-lès-Montbéliard, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,578 ft (1700 m) | 66 ft | ASP | Yes |
Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield at a glance
Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield is a medium airport in Courcelles-lès-Montbéliard, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The field elevation of 1,041 ft (317 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFSM 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 5,578 ft (1700 m) of asp 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 LFSM 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 Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Les Eplatures Airport | LSGC | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air Base | LFSX | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Vesoul-Frotey Airfield | LFQW | 47 km (25 NM) |
| EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | LFSB | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Grenchen Airfield | LSZG | 58 km (31 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,041 ft field elevation of Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield 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 Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield is LFSM, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield above sea level?
Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield sits at an elevation of 1,041 feet (317 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield located?
The airport lies at 47.4870, 6.7905 — in Courcelles-lès-Montbéliard, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Les Eplatures Airport, about 45 km away.
Does LFSM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFSM 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 Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield?
Montbéliard-Courcelles Airfield has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,578 ft (1700 m) with a ASP surface.