Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport (LFVP)
Medium airport · Saint-Pierre, Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Airport data
| Name | Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFVP |
| IATA | FSP |
| Elevation | 27 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°45'46" W 56°10'30" 46.76265, -56.17499 |
| Location | Saint-Pierre, Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and Miquelon |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport at a glance
Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport is a medium airport in Saint-Pierre, Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, known to airline systems as FSP. The field elevation of 27 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFVP 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, 08/26, offers 5,906 ft (1800 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 LFVP 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 Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stephenville Dymond International Airport | CYJT | 266 km (144 NM) |
| Gander International Airport | CYQX | 270 km (146 NM) |
| St. John's International Airport | CYYT | 276 km (149 NM) |
| Deer Lake Airport | CYDF | 287 km (155 NM) |
| Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport | CYQY | 304 km (164 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 27 ft field elevation of Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche 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 1 airports and airfields we list for Saint Pierre and Miquelon — 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 Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport
What is the ICAO code of Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport is LFVP, and its IATA code is FSP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport above sea level?
Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport sits at an elevation of 27 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.7627, -56.1750 — in Saint-Pierre, Saint-Pierre, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Stephenville Dymond International Airport, about 266 km away.
Does LFVP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFVP 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 Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport?
Saint-Pierre Pointe-Blanche Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 5,906 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.