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Medium airport

Cherbourg Manche airport

IATA CERICAO LFRC🇫🇷 Cherbourg
Coordinates
49.6501°N, 1.4703°W
Elevation
459 ft (140 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
FR-NOR
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
0.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:38
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
22:07
Civil dusk
22:48

About 15h 48m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Cherbourg Manche airport

Cherbourg–Maupertus Airport or Aéroport de Cherbourg–Maupertus is an airport located 11 km east of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, between Maupertus-sur-Mer and Gonneville. These are all communes of the Manche département in the Normandy région of France. The airport is managed by SNC-Lavalin Airports since 1 October 2009.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

LFRC

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 288,005 ft / 2,440 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPDEAUVILLE APP119.350 MHz
TWRCHERBOURG TWR119.625 MHz

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA RENNES BClass DCTAFL115FL195
RMZ CHERBOURGClass GRMZGND2000 ft MSL
FIR LFRRSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
SIV RENNES COTENTIN ASpecial useType 33GNDFL115
LF-R86 LA HAGUESpecial useRestrictedGNDFL065

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all France airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Cherbourg-Digosville transmitter453 ft427 ft
Obstacle259 ft568 ft
Obstacle131 ft371 ft
Obstacle131 ft381 ft
Obstacle131 ft531 ft
Obstacle131 ft377 ft
Obstacle131 ft420 ft
Obstacle92 ft525 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cherbourg Manche airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cherbourg Manche airport?

The ICAO code for Cherbourg Manche airport is LFRC, and its IATA code is CER.

Where is Cherbourg Manche airport located?

Cherbourg Manche airport is medium airport located in Cherbourg, France, at an elevation of 459 ft (140 m).

How many runways does Cherbourg Manche airport have?

Cherbourg Manche airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,005 ft / 2,440 m.

What time zone is Cherbourg Manche airport in?

Cherbourg Manche airport is in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Cherbourg Manche airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cherbourg Manche airport is approximately 0.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cherbourg Manche airport?

The nearest airport to Cherbourg Manche airport is Aérodrome de Vauville (LFAU), about 14.1 nm to the w, followed by Portbail Airfield and Lessay Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Cherbourg Manche airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.