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Airports / France / NCE
Large airport · NCE
Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France · 12 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
16,108 ratings
0
Operators based
12
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, FranceELEV 12 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
16,108
Google reviews
ratings on Google
12
Field elevation
feet above sea level
13
Nearest alternate
nm to CEQ
Field standing
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cannes Mandelieu Airport (CEQ), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport, listed as LFMN / NCE, is a large commercial airport in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. The field lies at an elevation of 12 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
NCE has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Cannes Mandelieu Airport (CEQ, 13 nm), Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield (LFMC, 40 nm), and Riviera Villanova d'Albenga International Airport (LIMG, 46 nm). NCE offers 2 runways, the longest 9,721-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Nice, France destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from NCE, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The terminal was clean, well organized, and easy to navigate, making the whole experience smooth and comfortable.”
J5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It was such a fun and unexpected detail that made the airport feel more unique and welcoming.”
J5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LFMN
IATA
NCE
FAA / Local
LFMN
Elevation
12 ft
Coordinates
43.6584° N · 7.2159° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs France fields
state range 7–3,362 ft
At 12 ft, NCE sits lower than 98% of the 135 France fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,721 ft
- 04R/22L9,721 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04L/22R8,622 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,721 ft
NCE's 9,721 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 13nmCEQCannes Mandelieu AirportCannes
- 40nmLFMCLe Luc-Le Cannet AirfieldLe Cannet-des-Maures, Var
- 46nmLIMGRiviera Villanova d'Albenga International AirportVillanova d'Albenga (SV)
- 56nmCUFCuneo International AirportLevaldigi (CN)
- 58nmTLNToulon-Hyères AirportHyères, Var
- 67nmCTTLe Castellet AirportLe Castellet, Var
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapLFMN · Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport · Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NCE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,307 nm | 8h 5m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,464 nm | 8h 27m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,657 nm | 8h 54m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,936 nm | 9h 33m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,110 nm | 9h 57m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,209 nm | 10h 11m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,251 nm | 10h 17m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,416 nm | 10h 40m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NCE?
- Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport's longest paved runway is 9,721 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 NCE?
- Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,721 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NCE?
- The closest alternate is Cannes Mandelieu Airport (CEQ), about 13 nm away, followed by Le Luc-Le Cannet Airfield (LFMC) at 40 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NCE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 5m (3,307 nm), New York about 8h 27m (3,464 nm), Washington DC about 8h 54m (3,657 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.