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Ouessant Airport

IATA OUIICAO LFEC🇫🇷 Ushant
Coordinates
48.4632°N, 5.0636°W
Elevation
142 ft (43 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
FR-BRE
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
0.2° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:01
Sunrise
07:34
Sunset
21:11
Civil dusk
21:43

About 13h 37m 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 Ouessant Airport

Ouessant Airport

Ushant Airport, is an airport serving the French island of Ushant. It is located in the commune of Lampaul within the département of Finistère.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

LFEC

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
05 / 232,733 ft / 833 m79 ftPavedUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA IROISEClass DCTAFL115FL195
SIV IROISE 4.1Special useType 33GNDFL115
LF-D18A1 ATLANTIQUE BRESTSpecial useDangerGNDFL095
LF-D18A5 ATLANTIQUE BRESTSpecial useDangerGNDFL095
LF-D18B1 ATLANTIQUE BRESTSpecial useDangerFL095FL195
ZRT CORSEN LFR17 C1Special useRestrictedGND2500 ft MSL
ZRT CORSEN LFR17 C2Special useRestricted2500 ft MSLFL095
FIR LFRRSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
LF-D18 A5 MODIFIEDSpecial 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
LC12.6 nm118°Compulsory
WG17.9 nm096°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
Tour du Stiff253 ft184 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ouessant Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ouessant Airport?

The ICAO code for Ouessant Airport is LFEC, and its IATA code is OUI.

Where is Ouessant Airport located?

Ouessant Airport is small airport located in Ushant, France, at an elevation of 142 ft (43 m).

How many runways does Ouessant Airport have?

Ouessant Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,733 ft / 833 m.

What time zone is Ouessant Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ouessant Airport?

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

What airports are near Ouessant Airport?

The nearest airport to Ouessant Airport is Plouarzel Ultralight Airfield (FR-0446), about 14.8 nm to the e, followed by Brest Bretagne airport and Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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