Cherbourg Manche airport (CER): Codes, Runways & Location
Cherbourg Manche airport (IATA: CER · ICAO: LFRC) is a medium-sized airport serving Cherbourg, France. It lies at 49.6501° N, 1.4703° W, 459 ft (140 m) above sea level.
Overview of Cherbourg Manche airport
Cherbourg Manche airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Cherbourg in France. It is identified by the IATA code CER and the ICAO code LFRC. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Cherbourg Manche airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2440 m (8005 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 459 ft (140 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Alderney Airport (ACI) about 54 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 ≈ 2,440 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cherbourg Manche airport
Where is Cherbourg Manche airport located?
Cherbourg Manche airport is located in Cherbourg, France. Its coordinates are 49.6501° N, 1.4703° W.
What is the airport code for Cherbourg Manche airport?
Cherbourg Manche airport has an IATA code of CER and an ICAO code of LFRC.
How long is the runway at Cherbourg Manche airport?
Cherbourg Manche airport's longest runway is about 2440 m (8005 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Cherbourg Manche airport have?
Cherbourg Manche airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Cherbourg Manche airport a major airport?
Cherbourg Manche airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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