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Medium airport

Vichy-Charmeil Airport

IATA VHYICAO LFLV🇫🇷 Charmeil, Allier
Coordinates
46.1697°N, 3.4036°E
Elevation
817 ft (249 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
FR-ARA
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
2.4° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:36
Sunrise
07:07
Sunset
20:28
Civil dusk
20:59

About 13h 20m 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 Vichy-Charmeil Airport

Vichy-Charmeil Airport

Vichy – Charmeil Airport is an airport located in Charmeil, 5 km (3 NM) north-northwest of Vichy, both communes in the Allier department of the Auvergne region in central France.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

LFLV

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
01 / 197,218 ft / 2,200 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISVICHY INFO121.400 MHz

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA MARSEILLE 7Class DCTAFL145FL195
TMA CLERMONT 2Class DTMA5500 ft MSLFL115
TMA SAINT-YAN 1Class DTMA2000 ft GNDFL085
CTA CLERMONT 1Class DCTAFL115FL145
TMA CLERMONT 2Class ETMA2700 ft MSL5500 ft MSL
FIR LFMMSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
SIV CLERMONT 1Special useType 33GNDFL115
SIV CLERMONT 2Special useType 33GNDFL115
SIV MARSEILLE NORD 1Special useType 33GNDFL195

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
NE12.9 nm167°Compulsory
NB17.2 nm207°Compulsory
W19.5 nm056°Compulsory
NA22.2 nm207°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
Obstacle322 ft1,381 ft
Les Diagots322 ft1,345 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Vichy-Charmeil Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Vichy-Charmeil Airport?

The ICAO code for Vichy-Charmeil Airport is LFLV, and its IATA code is VHY.

Where is Vichy-Charmeil Airport located?

Vichy-Charmeil Airport is medium airport located in Charmeil, Allier, France, at an elevation of 817 ft (249 m).

How many runways does Vichy-Charmeil Airport have?

Vichy-Charmeil Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,218 ft / 2,200 m.

What time zone is Vichy-Charmeil Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Vichy-Charmeil Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Vichy-Charmeil Airport is approximately 2.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Vichy-Charmeil Airport?

The nearest airport to Vichy-Charmeil Airport is Banelle Ultralight Airfield (FR-0570), about 5.5 nm to the wsw, followed by Lapalisse - Périgny Airfield and Jayet Gannat Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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