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Small airport

Glacier du Tour Altisurface

ICAO FR-0278Local LF7426🇫🇷 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie
Coordinates
45.9830°N, 6.9998°E
Elevation
10,170 ft (3,100 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
FR-ARA
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.2° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:19
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
21:21
Civil dusk
21:58

About 15h 24m 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 du Tour Altisurface

Glacier du Tour Altisurface is a small airport in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, France. It sits at an elevation of 10,170 ft (3,100 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,640 ft / 500 m. It observes Europe/Paris local time. The nearest airport is Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut" (FR-0468), about 0.9 nm to the w.

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

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 261,640 ft / 500 mSnoUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA MARSEILLE 7Class DCTAFL145FL195
LTA 3 ALPES 6 MT BLANCClass DType 34FL175FL195
LTA 3 ALPES 6 MT BLANCClass EType 343000 ft GNDFL175
FIR LFMMSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
SIV GENEVE 2Special useType 33GNDFL195
SIV MARSEILLE NORD 1Special useType 33GNDFL195

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Glacier du Tour Altisurface.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Glacier du Tour Altisurface located?

Glacier du Tour Altisurface is small airport located in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, France, at an elevation of 10,170 ft (3,100 m).

How many runways does Glacier du Tour Altisurface have?

Glacier du Tour Altisurface has 1 runway, the longest being 1,640 ft / 500 m.

What time zone is Glacier du Tour Altisurface in?

Glacier du Tour Altisurface is in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Glacier du Tour Altisurface?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Glacier du Tour Altisurface 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 du Tour Altisurface?

The nearest airport to Glacier du Tour Altisurface is Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut" (FR-0468), about 0.9 nm to the w, followed by Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site and Glacier d'Argentière Altiport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Glacier du Tour Altisurface data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.