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Small airport

Glacier d'Argentière Altiport

ICAO FR-0270Local LF7422🇫🇷 Chamonix
Coordinates
45.9417°N, 7.0000°E
Elevation
9,350 ft (2,850 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
FR-ARA
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.2° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:22
Sunrise
06:53
Sunset
20:13
Civil dusk
20:44

About 13h 20m 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 Glacier d'Argentière Altiport

Glacier d'Argentière Altiport is a small airport in Chamonix, France. It sits at an elevation of 9,350 ft (2,850 m). It observes Europe/Paris local time. The nearest airport is Glacier de Talèfre Altiport (FR-0275), about 2.1 nm to the ssw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

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

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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA MARSEILLE 7Class DCTAFL145FL195
LTA 3 ALPES 6 MT BLANCClass DType 34FL175FL195
LTA 3 ALPES 6 MT BLANCClass EType 343000 ft GNDFL175
SIV MARSEILLE NORD 1Special useType 33GNDFL195
FIR LFMMSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
LF-R30B MONT BLANC (JULY+AUGUST)Special useRestrictedGNDFL115
SIV GENEVE 2Special useType 33GNDFL195

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
EH14.5 nm246°Compulsory
N16.7 nm250°Compulsory
WH18.3 nm242°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.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Glacier d'Argentière Altiport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Glacier d'Argentière Altiport located?

Glacier d'Argentière Altiport is small airport located in Chamonix, France, at an elevation of 9,350 ft (2,850 m).

What time zone is Glacier d'Argentière Altiport in?

Glacier d'Argentière Altiport is in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Glacier d'Argentière Altiport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Glacier d'Argentière Altiport is approximately 3.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Glacier d'Argentière Altiport?

The nearest airport to Glacier d'Argentière Altiport is Glacier de Talèfre Altiport (FR-0275), about 2.1 nm to the ssw, followed by Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut" and Glacier du Tour Altisurface.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Glacier d'Argentière Altiport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.