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Medium airport

Valenciennes-Denain Airfield

ICAO LFAV🇫🇷 Prouvy
Coordinates
50.3278°N, 3.4611°E
Elevation
165 ft (50 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
FR-HDF
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
2.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:22
Sunrise
06:57
Sunset
20:40
Civil dusk
21:14

About 13h 43m 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 Valenciennes-Denain Airfield

Valenciennes-Denain Airport is a regional airport in France, located southwest of Valenciennes ; 115 miles (185 km) north-northeast of Paris

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

LFAV

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 (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 29▸ displaced5,604 ft / 1,708 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
06 / 242,051 ft / 625 m164 ftGrsUnlitOpen
11L / 29R2,034 ft / 620 m164 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISVALENCIENNES INFO122.600 MHz
APPLILLE APP126.475 MHz

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LTA FRANCE 1Class DType 34FL115FL195
TMA LILLE 3Class DTMA2500 ft MSLFL115
TMA LILLE 4Class DTMA4500 ft MSLFL115
TMA LILLE 4Class DTMAFL065FL115
TMA LILLE 4.1 (HX)Class DTMA4500 ft MSLFL065
TMA LILLE 6Class ETMA1500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
SIV LILLE 1Special useType 33GNDFL115
SIV PARIS NORDSpecial useType 33GNDFL195
FIR LFFFSpecial useFIRGNDFL195

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
SE12.4 nm314°Compulsory
SA17 nm313°Compulsory
SW20.3 nm293°Compulsory
NG21.2 nm321°On request

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
Obstacle512 ft276 ft
Obstacle512 ft305 ft
Obstacle512 ft220 ft
Obstacle512 ft308 ft
Obstacle512 ft276 ft
Obstacle512 ft292 ft
Obstacle512 ft308 ft
Obstacle512 ft295 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Valenciennes-Denain Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Valenciennes-Denain Airfield?

The ICAO code for Valenciennes-Denain Airfield is LFAV.

Where is Valenciennes-Denain Airfield located?

Valenciennes-Denain Airfield is medium airport located in Prouvy, France, at an elevation of 165 ft (50 m).

How many runways does Valenciennes-Denain Airfield have?

Valenciennes-Denain Airfield has 3 runways, the longest being 5,604 ft / 1,708 m.

What time zone is Valenciennes-Denain Airfield in?

Valenciennes-Denain Airfield is in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Valenciennes-Denain Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Valenciennes-Denain Airfield is approximately 2.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Valenciennes-Denain Airfield?

The nearest airport to Valenciennes-Denain Airfield is Pont toussaint Airfield (FR-0935), about 12.1 nm to the e, followed by Maubray Airfield and Cambrai Niergnies Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Valenciennes-Denain Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.