L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport (AHZ): Codes, Runways & Location
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport (IATA: AHZ · ICAO: LFHU) is a small airport serving Huez, Isère, France. It lies at 45.0874° N, 6.0836° E, 6102 ft (1860 m) above sea level.
Overview of L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Huez, Isère in France. It is identified by the IATA code AHZ and the ICAO code LFHU. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 448 m (1470 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 6102 ft (1860 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Méribel Altiport (MFX) about 53 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 ≈ 448 m — light general-aviation capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport
Where is L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport located?
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport is located in Huez, Isère, France. Its coordinates are 45.0874° N, 6.0836° E.
What is the airport code for L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport?
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport has an IATA code of AHZ and an ICAO code of LFHU.
How long is the runway at L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport?
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport's longest runway is about 448 m (1470 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport have?
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport a major airport?
L'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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