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Small airport

Nîmes Courbessac Airfield

ICAO LFME🇫🇷 Nîmes
Coordinates
43.8539°N, 4.4136°E
Elevation
197 ft (60 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
FR-OCC
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
2.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:42
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
21:21
Civil dusk
21:56

About 15h 4m 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 Nîmes Courbessac Airfield

Nîmes Courbessac Airfield

L'aérodrome de Nîmes Courbessac se situe en Languedoc-Roussillon, dans le département du Gard et sur la commune de Nîmes, à la sortie nord-est de la ville.

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

Live weather

LFME

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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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18R / 36L3,084 ft / 940 m197 ftGrassUnlitOpen
18L / 36R2,986 ft / 910 m197 ftUnkUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(11)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA MARSEILLE 7Class DCTAFL145FL195
CTA PROVENCEClass DCTAFL115FL145
CTA RHONE 3Class DCTA2500 ft MSLFL195
CTR GARONSClass DCTRGND2500 ft MSL
TMA MONTPELLIER 10Class DTMA2500 ft MSLFL115
FIR LFMMSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
LF-R217/3 RHONESpecial useRestricted2500 ft MSLFL195
SIV MARSEILLE SUDSpecial useType 33GNDFL195
SIV MONTPELLIER 1Special useType 33GNDFL115
ZRT 108 E4Special useRestrictedFL075FL145
LF-R8 COURBESSACSpecial useProhibitedGND1000 ft MSL

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
Église Sainte-Perpétue et Sainte-Félicité233 ft144 ft
Église Saint-Baudile230 ft187 ft
Obstacle66 ft
Obstacle66 ft
Obstacle43 ft
Obstacle62 ft
Obstacle52 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Nîmes Courbessac Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Nîmes Courbessac Airfield?

The ICAO code for Nîmes Courbessac Airfield is LFME.

Where is Nîmes Courbessac Airfield located?

Nîmes Courbessac Airfield is small airport located in Nîmes, France, at an elevation of 197 ft (60 m).

How many runways does Nîmes Courbessac Airfield have?

Nîmes Courbessac Airfield has 2 runways, the longest being 3,084 ft / 940 m.

What time zone is Nîmes Courbessac Airfield in?

Nîmes Courbessac Airfield is in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Nîmes Courbessac Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nîmes Courbessac Airfield is approximately 2.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nîmes Courbessac Airfield?

The nearest airport to Nîmes Courbessac Airfield is Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport (FNI), about 5.8 nm to the s, followed by Rouveirolle Airfield and Remoulins Private Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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