Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG): Codes, Runways & Location
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (IATA: CDG · ICAO: LFPG) is a large airport serving Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), France. It lies at 49.0090° N, 2.5541° E, 392 ft (119 m) above sea level.
Overview of Charles de Gaulle International Airport
Charles de Gaulle International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) in France. It is identified by the IATA code CDG and the ICAO code LFPG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Charles de Gaulle International Airport has 5 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4215 m (13829 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: grass, asphalt, concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 392 ft (119 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Paris-Le Bourget International Airport (LBG) about 10 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,215 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Charles de Gaulle International Airport
Where is Charles de Gaulle International Airport located?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), France. Its coordinates are 49.0090° N, 2.5541° E.
What is the airport code for Charles de Gaulle International Airport?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport has an IATA code of CDG and an ICAO code of LFPG.
How long is the runway at Charles de Gaulle International Airport?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport's longest runway is about 4215 m (13829 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Charles de Gaulle International Airport have?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport has 5 runways recorded in the dataset, with grass, asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Charles de Gaulle International Airport a major airport?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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