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Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport

IATA ETZICAO LFJL🇫🇷 Goin
Coordinates
48.9821°N, 6.2513°E
Elevation
870 ft (265 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
FR-GES
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:15
Sunrise
06:48
Sunset
20:26
Civil dusk
21:00

About 13h 38m 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 Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport

Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport

Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport or Aéroport de Metz–Nancy–Lorraine is an airport serving the Lorraine région of France. It is located in Goin, 16.5 km southeast of Metz, and north of Nancy. It opened to the public on October 28, 1991, and replaced Nancy–Essey and Metz–Frescaty airports.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 228,202 ft / 2,500 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPLORRAINE APP119.125 MHz
ATISLORRAINE ATIS136.575 MHz
GNDLORRAINE GND121.700 MHz
TWRLORRAINE TWR118.200 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingShuttle servicePassenger assistance

Information about services and parking is provided.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (5)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA LORRAINE 1.2Class DTMAFL075FL115
TMA NANCY 3Class DTMAFL055FL195
CTA STRASBOURG 1Class DCTAFL115FL195
CTR LORRAINEClass DCTRGND3000 ft MSL
TMA LORRAINE 1.1Class DTMA3000 ft MSLFL075
LF-R213 NORD-EST ASpecial useRestricted250 ft GNDFL115
SIV STRASBOURG 3Special useType 33GNDFL115
SIV STRASBOURG 4Special useType 33GNDFL115
FIR LFEESpecial useFIRGNDFL195

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

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: S (from about 180°), on 10% of observations, averaging 9 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan34%-500 ft
Feb53%-300 ft
Mar73%70 ft
Apr83%465 ft
May85%886 ft
Jun88%1,429 ft
Jul91%1,577 ft
Aug90%1,570 ft
Sep80%1,081 ft
Oct66%635 ft
Nov42%-17 ft
Dec34%-220 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-5001,577 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
M2.3 nm309°Compulsory
NE5.7 nm349°Compulsory
E7.3 nm086°Compulsory
NW9 nm310°Compulsory
SW9.5 nm232°Compulsory
N10.1 nm219°Compulsory
SE11.4 nm135°Compulsory
N113 nm005°Compulsory
S15 nm165°Compulsory
E120 nm303°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle492 ft853 ft
Obstacle492 ft873 ft
Obstacle492 ft902 ft
Obstacle492 ft817 ft
Obstacle492 ft827 ft
Obstacle328 ft971 ft
Obstacle328 ft1,020 ft
Obstacle328 ft1,027 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport?

The ICAO code for Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport is LFJL, and its IATA code is ETZ.

Where is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport located?

Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport is medium airport located in Goin, France, at an elevation of 870 ft (265 m).

How many runways does Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport have?

Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,202 ft / 2,500 m.

Which airlines fly to Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport?

Airlines historically serving Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport include Air Algerie, Airlinair, Twin Jet (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport?

Historical data lists 5 nonstop destinations from Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport in?

Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport is in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport is approximately 3.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport?

The nearest airport to Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport is Saulnois Ultralight Aeroclub (FR-0538), about 10.5 nm to the se, followed by Grand Couronné Airfield and Chambley airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.