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Small airport

Villefranche-Tarare Airfield

ICAO LFHV🇫🇷 Frontenas, Rhône
Coordinates
45.9183°N, 4.6352°E
Elevation
1,076 ft (328 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
FR-ARA
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
2.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:31
Sunrise
06:08
Sunset
21:28
Civil dusk
22:05

About 15h 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 Villefranche-Tarare Airfield

Villefranche–Tarare Airfield is a recreational airfield situated 10 km southwest of Villefranche-sur-Saône, a commune in the Rhône département of the Rhône-Alpes région of east-central France.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

LFHV

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18L / 36R3,609 ft / 1,100 m262 ftGrsUnlitOpen
18 / 36▸ displaced3,412 ft / 1,040 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAF118.250 MHz

Airspace in this area(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA LYON 4Class CTMAFL065FL115
TMA LYON 3Class CTMA4500 ft MSLFL065
CTA MARSEILLE 7Class DCTAFL145FL195
CTA MARSEILLE 6Class DCTAFL115FL145
CTA LYONClass DCTAFL115FL145
LF-R3201B VILLEFRANCHEClass GGliding sector4500 ft MSLFL065
SIV MARSEILLE NORD 1Special useType 33GNDFL195
SIV LYON 2Special useType 33GNDFL115
SIV LYON 1Special useType 33FL085FL115
FIR LFMMSpecial useFIRGNDFL195

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
Tour Incity558 ft551 ft
LCL-Tour Part-Dieu541 ft554 ft
Tour Silex 2423 ft558 ft
Obstacle394 ft2,684 ft
Obstacle394 ft2,635 ft
Tour Oxygène377 ft551 ft
Tour métallique de Fourvière331 ft932 ft
Tour Swiss Life269 ft564 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Villefranche-Tarare Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Villefranche-Tarare Airfield?

The ICAO code for Villefranche-Tarare Airfield is LFHV.

Where is Villefranche-Tarare Airfield located?

Villefranche-Tarare Airfield is small airport located in Frontenas, Rhône, France, at an elevation of 1,076 ft (328 m).

How many runways does Villefranche-Tarare Airfield have?

Villefranche-Tarare Airfield has 2 runways, the longest being 3,609 ft / 1,100 m.

What time zone is Villefranche-Tarare Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Villefranche-Tarare Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Villefranche-Tarare Airfield is approximately 2.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Villefranche-Tarare Airfield?

The nearest airport to Villefranche-Tarare Airfield is Le Parasoir Airfield (FR-1039), about 7.6 nm to the nnw, followed by Bibost Airfield and Mionnay Ultralight Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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