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The Pilots Desk
Medium airport

Vesoul-Frotey Airfield

ICAO LFQW🇫🇷 Frotey-lès-Vesoul, Haute-Saône
Coordinates
47.6386°N, 6.2044°E
Elevation
1,249 ft (381 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
FR-BFC
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:22
Sunrise
06:54
Sunset
20:18
Civil dusk
20:50

About 13h 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 Vesoul-Frotey Airfield

Vesoul-Frotey Airfield

L’Aérodrome de Vesoul-Frotey (code OACI : LFQW), parfois appelé Aérodrome du Sabot, est un aérodrome situé dans l'agglomération nord-est de Vesoul, à 381 m d’altitude. L'aérodrome est le siège de l'aéro-club de Haute-Saône.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 264,731 ft / 1,442 m66 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
Auto information118.150 MHz

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA LUXEUIL 2Class DTMA3500 ft MSLFL075
CTR LUXUEILClass DCTRGND3000 ft MSL
TMA LUXEUIL 5Class DTMA3000 ft MSLFL075
FIR LFEESpecial useFIRGNDFL195
LF-R158B MIRAGE 2000 NORD-ESTSpecial useRestricted1500 ft GND5000 ft GND
SIV BALE 2.1Special useType 33GNDFL115
LF-R158A MIRAGE 2000 NORD-ESTSpecial useRestricted5000 ft GNDFL115

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 Vesoul-Frotey Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Vesoul-Frotey Airfield?

The ICAO code for Vesoul-Frotey Airfield is LFQW.

Where is Vesoul-Frotey Airfield located?

Vesoul-Frotey Airfield is medium airport located in Frotey-lès-Vesoul, Haute-Saône, France, at an elevation of 1,249 ft (381 m).

How many runways does Vesoul-Frotey Airfield have?

Vesoul-Frotey Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 4,731 ft / 1,442 m.

What time zone is Vesoul-Frotey Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Vesoul-Frotey Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Vesoul-Frotey Airfield is approximately 3.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Vesoul-Frotey Airfield?

The nearest airport to Vesoul-Frotey Airfield is Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur (BA 116) Air Base (LFSX), about 10.8 nm to the ne, followed by La Malachère Airfield and Senoncourt Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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