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Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport

IATA MPLICAO LFMT🇫🇷 Montpellier/Méditerranée
Coordinates
43.5762°N, 3.9630°E
Elevation
17 ft (5 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
FR-OCC
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
2.5° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:35
Sunrise
07:05
Sunset
20:27
Civil dusk
20:57

About 13h 22m 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 Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport

Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport

Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport or Aéroport de Montpellier–Méditerranée, also known as Fréjorgues Airport, is an international airport in southern France. It is located 7 km east-southeast of Montpellier in Mauguio, in the Hérault department of the Occitania in France. The airport opened in 1946, 8 years after the first flight to the area.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

LFMT

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12L / 30R8,530 ft / 2,600 m164 ftAspLightedOpen
12R / 30L▸ displaced3,609 ft / 1,100 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPMONTPELLIER APP120.375 MHz
ATISMONTPELLIER ATIS124.125 MHz
GNDMONTPELLIER GND121.950 MHz
TWRMONTPELLIER TWR South sector118.200 MHz
TWRMONTPELLIER TWR North sector118.775 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingLoungeShops & Services

Montpellier Airport offers various services including parking, lounge access, and shops.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (20)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(12)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA MONTPELLIER 1Class DTMA1500 ft MSLFL145
TMA MONTPELLIER 2Class DTMA2000 ft MSLFL145
TMA MONTPELLIER 3Class DTMA2500 ft MSLFL145
CTA MARSEILLE 7Class DCTAFL145FL195
CTR MONTPELLIERClass DCTRGND1500 ft MSL
ZRT 108 E4Special useRestrictedFL075FL145
FIR LFMMSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
LF-R108E1 ISTRESSpecial useRestrictedFL045FL195
SIV MARSEILLE SUDSpecial useType 33GNDFL195
SIV MONTPELLIER 1Special useType 33GNDFL115
SIV MONTPELLIER 2Special useType 33GNDFL115
SIV MONTPELLIER 3Special useType 33GNDFL115

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all France airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: N (from about 0°), on 13% of observations, averaging 7 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan84%-946 ft
Feb80%-812 ft
Mar85%-456 ft
Apr87%-78 ft
May91%339 ft
Jun91%917 ft
Jul94%1,266 ft
Aug91%1,184 ft
Sep89%635 ft
Oct78%197 ft
Nov84%-425 ft
Dec80%-812 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-9461,266 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
HD1.2 nm276°Compulsory
HB1.6 nm167°Compulsory
HL3.1 nm282°Compulsory
HP3.3 nm218°Compulsory
NC3.4 nm031°Compulsory
SW5.2 nm222°Compulsory
W5.8 nm262°Compulsory
ER6 nm089°Compulsory
NE6.3 nm007°Compulsory
WT7.7 nm255°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Émetteur Gendarmerie Nationale - Montpellier240 ft213 ft
Obstacle230 ft148 ft
Obstacle341 ft
Obstacle223 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport.

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🇫🇷 More airports in France📘 Flying in France: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport?

The ICAO code for Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport is LFMT, and its IATA code is MPL.

Where is Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport located?

Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport is large airport located in Montpellier/Méditerranée, France, at an elevation of 17 ft (5 m).

How many runways does Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport have?

Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 8,530 ft / 2,600 m.

Which airlines fly to Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport?

Airlines historically serving Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport include Air Arabia Maroc, Air France, Airlinair, Alitalia, Germanwings, Lufthansa, among 10 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport?

Historical data lists 20 nonstop destinations from Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport in?

Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport is in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport is approximately 2.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport?

The nearest airport to Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport is Aérodrome de Montpellier - Candillargues (LFNG), about 5.1 nm to the ene, followed by Pignan Airfield and Saint Drézéry Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.