Nancy-Essey Airport (LFSN)
Medium airport · Tomblaine, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Grand Est, France
Airport data
| Name | Nancy-Essey Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFSN |
| IATA | ENC |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°41'32" E 6°13'50" 48.69210, 6.23046 |
| Location | Tomblaine, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Grand Est, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,249 ft (1600 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nancy-Essey Airport at a glance
Nancy-Essey Airport is a medium airport in Tomblaine, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Grand Est, France, known to airline systems as ENC. The field elevation of 751 ft (229 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFSN 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, 03/21, offers 5,249 ft (1600 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 LFSN 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 Nancy-Essey 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 | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport | LFJL | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Épinal Mirecourt Airport | LFSG | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base | LFQP | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Lieutenant Étienne Mantoux Air Base | LFQE | 72 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nancy-Essey Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 751 ft field elevation of Nancy-Essey 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 Nancy-Essey Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nancy-Essey Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nancy-Essey Airport is LFSN, and its IATA code is ENC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nancy-Essey Airport above sea level?
Nancy-Essey Airport sits at an elevation of 751 feet (229 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nancy-Essey Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.6921, 6.2305 — in Tomblaine, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Grand Est, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nancy-Ochey (BA 133) Air Base, about 24 km away.
Does LFSN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFSN 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 Nancy-Essey Airport?
Nancy-Essey Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,249 ft (1600 m) with a ASP surface.