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Small airport

Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield

ICAO LFQL🇫🇷 Bénifontaine, Pas-de-Calais
Coordinates
50.4664°N, 2.8197°E
Elevation
167 ft (51 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
FR-HDF
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
2.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:10
Sunrise
05:53
Sunset
21:57
Civil dusk
22:40

About 16h 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 Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield

L’aérodrome de Lens - Bénifontaine est un aérodrome ouvert à la circulation aérienne publique (CAP), situé sur la commune de Bénifontaine à 3 km au nord de Lens dans le Pas-de-Calais.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

LFQL

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
03 / 210 ft / 0 mUnkUnlitOpen
09 / 270 ft / 0 mUnkUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LTA FRANCE 1Class DType 34FL115FL195
TMA LILLE 1Class DTMA1500 ft MSLFL115
TMA LILLE 3Class DTMA2500 ft MSLFL115
TMA LILLE 8Class DTMA4500 ft MSLFL115
TMA LILLE 7Class ETMA1500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
FIR LFFFSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
SIV LILLE 1Special useType 33GNDFL115
SIV LILLE 2Special useType 33GNDFL115
SIV PARIS NORDSpecial useType 33GNDFL195

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
Émetteur de Bouvigny-Boyeffles1,010 ft581 ft
Obstacle682 ft108 ft
Émetteur de Camphin-en-Carembault663 ft75 ft
Obstacle302 ft108 ft
Obstacle262 ft154 ft
Cité Administrative249 ft207 ft
Obstacle230 ft75 ft
Obstacle89 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield?

The ICAO code for Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield is LFQL.

Where is Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield located?

Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield is small airport located in Bénifontaine, Pas-de-Calais, France, at an elevation of 167 ft (51 m).

How many runways does Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield have?

Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield has 2 runways.

What time zone is Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield is approximately 2.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield?

The nearest airport to Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield is Herlies ULM (FR-0933), about 7.2 nm to the n, followed by Arras-Roclincourt Airfield and Vitry-en-Artois Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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