Valenciennes-Denain Airfield: Codes, Runways & Location
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield (ICAO: LFAV) is a medium-sized airport serving Prouvy, France. It lies at 50.3278° N, 3.4611° E, 165 ft (50 m) above sea level.
Overview of Valenciennes-Denain Airfield
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Prouvy in France. It is identified by the ICAO code LFAV. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1708 m (5604 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: grass, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 165 ft (50 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Lille Airport (LIL) about 37 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 ≈ 1,708 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Valenciennes-Denain Airfield
Where is Valenciennes-Denain Airfield located?
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield is located in Prouvy, France. Its coordinates are 50.3278° N, 3.4611° E.
What is the airport code for Valenciennes-Denain Airfield?
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield has an ICAO code of LFAV.
How long is the runway at Valenciennes-Denain Airfield?
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield's longest runway is about 1708 m (5604 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Valenciennes-Denain Airfield have?
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with grass, asphalt surfacing.
Is Valenciennes-Denain Airfield a major airport?
Valenciennes-Denain Airfield is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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