Airports / France / LFGW
Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield.
Sommedieue, France · 1,230 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
11 ratings
0
Operators based
1,230
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#26 / 124
France airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 11 Google ratings , ranked against 124 rated France fields.
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lieutenant Étienne Mantoux Air Base (LFQE), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Sommedieue, France, Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield (LFGW) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,230 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into LFGW for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Lieutenant Étienne Mantoux Air Base (LFQE, 10 nm), Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ, 32 nm), and Saint-Dizier – Robinson Air Base (LFSI, 37 nm). With a single 3,675-foot paved runway, LFGW can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from LFGW depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Verdun Sommedieue. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Sommedieue.
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Field capability
ICAO
LFGW
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
LFGW
Elevation
1,230 ft
Coordinates
49.1224° N · 5.4691° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs France fields
state range 7–3,362 ft
At 1,230 ft, LFGW sits higher than 90% of the 135 France fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,675 ft
- 10/283,675 ft × 66 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,675 ft
LFGW's 3,675 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 10nmLFQELieutenant Étienne Mantoux Air BaseRouvres-en-Woëvre
- 32nmETZMetz-Nancy-Lorraine AirportGoin
- 37nmLFSISaint-Dizier – Robinson Air BaseSaint-Dizier
- 38nmLFSONancy-Ochey (BA 133) Air BaseThuilley-aux-Groseilles
- 40nmENCNancy-Essey AirportTomblaine, Meurthe-et-Moselle
- 42nmLUXLuxembourg-Findel International AirportLuxembourg
Location
Open the full mapLFGW · Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield · Sommedieue, France
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LFGW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,098 nm | 7h 36m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,256 nm | 7h 58m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,450 nm | 8h 25m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,693 nm | 8h 59m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,890 nm | 9h 27m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,045 nm | 9h 48m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,080 nm | 9h 53m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,090 nm | 9h 55m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LFGW?
- Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield's longest paved runway is 3,675 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LFGW?
- Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield has one runway; the longest measures 3,675 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LFGW?
- The closest alternate is Lieutenant Étienne Mantoux Air Base (LFQE), about 10 nm away, followed by Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) at 32 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LFGW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 36m (3,098 nm), New York about 7h 58m (3,256 nm), Washington DC about 8h 25m (3,450 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.