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Medium airport

Morlaix-Ploujean Airport

IATA MXNICAO LFRU🇫🇷 Morlaix/Ploujean
Coordinates
48.6032°N, 3.8158°W
Elevation
272 ft (83 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
FR-BRE
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:00
Sunrise
07:33
Sunset
21:00
Civil dusk
21:32

About 13h 27m 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 Morlaix-Ploujean Airport

Morlaix–Ploujean Airport is an airport located 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) northeast of Morlaix, a commune of the Finistère department in the Brittany region of France. The airport is located in the former commune of Ploujean.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

LFRU
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NOTAMs

LFRU

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 (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 22▸ displaced5,305 ft / 1,617 m118 ftAspLightedOpen
15 / 332,772 ft / 845 m262 ftUnkUnlitOpen
09 / 271,548 ft / 472 m262 ftUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPLANDI APP122.400 MHz
APPIROISE APP135.825 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(11)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA IROISE 1Class DTMA1500 ft MSLFL195
TMA IROISE 3Class DTMA2500 ft MSLFL195
CTA IROISEClass DCTAFL115FL195
RMZ MORLAIXClass GRMZGND1500 ft MSL
LF-D18A5 ATLANTIQUE BRESTSpecial useDangerGNDFL095
LF-D18B1 ATLANTIQUE BRESTSpecial useDangerFL095FL195
FIR LFRRSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
LF-D18 A5 MODIFIEDSpecial useDangerGNDFL095
SIV IROISE 3Special useType 33GNDFL115
SIV IROISE 4.1Special useType 33GNDFL115
LF-D18A1 ATLANTIQUE BRESTSpecial useDangerGNDFL095

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
EL7.1 nm226°On request
NEL8.6 nm303°On request
SEL11.1 nm234°On request
NL12.8 nm269°On request
OL14.1 nm061°On request
SL15 nm242°On request
OP18.7 nm052°On request
SWL18.9 nm234°On request
SG22.6 nm232°Compulsory
LF23 nm213°Compulsory

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
Obstacle269 ft194 ft
Chapelle Notre-Dame du Kreisker256 ft92 ft
Obstacle236 ft305 ft
Obstacle1,030 ft
Obstacle974 ft
Obstacle584 ft
Obstacle988 ft
Obstacle594 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Morlaix-Ploujean Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Morlaix-Ploujean Airport?

The ICAO code for Morlaix-Ploujean Airport is LFRU, and its IATA code is MXN.

Where is Morlaix-Ploujean Airport located?

Morlaix-Ploujean Airport is medium airport located in Morlaix/Ploujean, France, at an elevation of 272 ft (83 m).

How many runways does Morlaix-Ploujean Airport have?

Morlaix-Ploujean Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 5,305 ft / 1,617 m.

What time zone is Morlaix-Ploujean Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Morlaix-Ploujean Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Morlaix-Ploujean Airport is approximately 0.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Morlaix-Ploujean Airport?

The nearest airport to Morlaix-Ploujean Airport is Landivisiau Air Base (LDV), about 14 nm to the wsw, followed by Poullaouen Le Stancou Airfield and Lannion Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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