Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport (LFTW)
Medium airport · Nîmes/Garons, Occitanie, France
Airport data
| Name | Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFTW |
| IATA | FNI |
| Elevation | 309 ft (94 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°45'27" E 4°24'59" 43.75740, 4.41635 |
| Location | Nîmes/Garons, Occitanie, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,005 ft (2440 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport at a glance
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport is a medium airport in Nîmes/Garons, Occitanie, France, known to airline systems as FNI. The field elevation of 309 ft (94 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFTW are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 8,005 ft (2440 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFTW 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 Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes | LFMS | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport | LFMT | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Avignon Caumont airport | LFMV | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Istres-Le Tubé Air Base | LFMI | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base | LFMO | 56 km (30 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 309 ft field elevation of Nîmes-Arles-Camargue 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 Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport is LFTW, and its IATA code is FNI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport above sea level?
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport sits at an elevation of 309 feet (94 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.7574, 4.4164 — in Nîmes/Garons, Occitanie, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes, about 41 km away.
Does LFTW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFTW 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 Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport?
Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,005 ft (2440 m) with a CON surface.