Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS): Codes, Runways & Location
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (IATA: LYS · ICAO: LFLL) is a large airport serving Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, France. It lies at 45.7260° N, 5.0901° E, 821 ft (250 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône in France. It is identified by the IATA code LYS and the ICAO code LFLL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4000 m (13124 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 surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 821 ft (250 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Lyon Bron Airport (LYN) about 11 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 ≈ 4,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
Where is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport located?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is located in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, France. Its coordinates are 45.7260° N, 5.0901° E.
What is the airport code for Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport has an IATA code of LYS and an ICAO code of LFLL.
How long is the runway at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport's longest runway is about 4000 m (13124 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport have?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport a major airport?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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