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Pontarlier Airfield

ICAO LFSP🇫🇷 Pontarlier, Doubs
Coordinates
46.9040°N, 6.3268°E
Elevation
2,683 ft (818 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
FR-BFC
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° E

Daylight today(Oct 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:22
Sunrise
07:53
Sunset
18:50
Civil dusk
19:20

About 10h 57m 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 Pontarlier Airfield

Pontarlier Airfield

Pontarlier Airfield is a French municipal aerodrome located near Pontarlier in the department of Doubs, region of Franche-Comté, 400 km southeast of Paris. It is managed by the town of Pontarlier, and is open to the public.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

LFSP

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
02 / 20▸ displaced3,281 ft / 1,000 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWR—135.700 MHz

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
FIR LFEESpecial useFIRGNDFL195
SIV BALE 2.3Special useType 33GND6500 ft MSL
SIV BALE 2.4Special useType 33GNDFL115
SIV GENEVE 1Special useType 336500 ft MSLFL115
LF-R158A MIRAGE 2000 NORD-ESTSpecial useRestricted5000 ft GNDFL115
LF-R158B MIRAGE 2000 NORD-ESTSpecial useRestricted1500 ft GND5000 ft GND
ZRT SAVOIESpecial useRestrictedGNDFL195

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 Pontarlier Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Pontarlier Airfield?

The ICAO code for Pontarlier Airfield is LFSP.

Where is Pontarlier Airfield located?

Pontarlier Airfield is small airport located in Pontarlier, Doubs, France, at an elevation of 2,683 ft (818 m).

How many runways does Pontarlier Airfield have?

Pontarlier Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 3,281 ft / 1,000 m.

What time zone is Pontarlier Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Pontarlier Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pontarlier 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 Pontarlier Airfield?

The nearest airport to Pontarlier Airfield is La Vrine Ultralight Airfield (FR-0796), about 4.4 nm to the n, followed by Arc-sous-Cicon Airfield and Athose Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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