4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Incredibly friendly to GA.”
Jamie “J”5★ on Google
Airports / France / CEQ
Medium airport · CEQ
Cannes Mandelieu Airport.
Cannes, France · 13 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
249 ratings
2
Operators based
13
Elevation ft
Cannes, FranceELEV 13 FTMedium airport
4.4
Google rating
249
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
13
Field elevation
feet above sea level
13
Nearest alternate
nm to NCE
Field standing
#28 / 124
France airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 249 Google ratings , ranked against 124 rated France fields.
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Cannes Mandelieu Airport (LFMD / CEQ) sits in Cannes, France, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 13 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Azur Helicoptere Cannes and Let's Fly Helicopter and Jet (Operated by SalzburgJetAviation GmbH) are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE, 13 nm), Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield (LFMC, 27 nm), and Toulon-Hyères Airport (TLN, 45 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 5,052-foot paved runway, CEQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Easy self service fuel.”
Jamie “J”5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Parking on grass just fine.”
Jamie “J”5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LFMD
IATA
CEQ
FAA / Local
LFMD
Elevation
13 ft
Coordinates
43.5480° N · 6.9552° 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 13 ft, CEQ sits lower than 96% of the 135 France fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 5,052 ft
- 17/355,052 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/222,493 ft × 59 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 17L/35R1,804 ft × 164 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,052 ft
CEQ's 5,052 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 13nmNCENice-Côte d'Azur AirportNice, Alpes-Maritimes
- 27nmLFMCLe Luc-Le Cannet AirfieldLe Cannet-des-Maures, Var
- 45nmTLNToulon-Hyères AirportHyères, Var
- 54nmCTTLe Castellet AirportLe Castellet, Var
- 59nmLIMGRiviera Villanova d'Albenga International AirportVillanova d'Albenga (SV)
- 67nmCUFCuneo International AirportLevaldigi (CN)
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapLFMD · Cannes Mandelieu Airport · Cannes, France
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CEQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,300 nm | 8h 4m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,457 nm | 8h 26m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,650 nm | 8h 53m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,931 nm | 9h 33m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,103 nm | 9h 57m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,200 nm | 10h 10m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,243 nm | 10h 16m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,420 nm | 10h 41m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CEQ?
- Cannes Mandelieu Airport's longest paved runway is 5,052 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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 CEQ?
- Cannes Mandelieu Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 5,052 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at CEQ?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Cannes Mandelieu Airport as a home base, including Azur Helicoptere Cannes, Let's Fly Helicopter and Jet (Operated by SalzburgJetAviation GmbH). You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to CEQ?
- The closest alternate is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), about 13 nm away, followed by Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield (LFMC) at 27 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CEQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 4m (3,300 nm), New York about 8h 26m (3,457 nm), Washington DC about 8h 53m (3,650 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.