Airports / France / MEN
Mende-Brenoux Airfield.
Mende/Brénoux, France · 3,362 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
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86 ratings
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Operators based
3,362
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#10 / 124
France airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 86 Google ratings , ranked against 124 rated France fields.
36 nm
To the nearest alternate
Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport (OBS), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Mende-Brenoux Airfield (LFNB / MEN) is a mid-sized airport serving Mende/Brénoux, France. The field lies at an elevation of 3,362 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
MEN has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport (OBS, 36 nm), Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes (LFMS, 37 nm), and Rodez–Aveyron Airport (RDZ, 45 nm). MEN offers a single 4,265-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
Quotes for flights out of MEN vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MEN, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
LFNB
IATA
MEN
FAA / Local
LFNB
Elevation
3,362 ft
Coordinates
44.5021° N · 3.5328° 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 3,362 ft, MEN sits higher than 99% of the 135 France fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,265 ft
- 12/304,265 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,265 ft
MEN's 4,265 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.
- 36nmOBSAubenas-South Ardèche AirportLanas, Ardèche
- 37nmLFMSAérodrome d'Alès CévennesAlès/Deaux
- 45nmRDZRodez–Aveyron AirportRodez/Marcillac
- 53nmAURAurillac airportAurillac
- 59nmMPLMontpellier-Méditerranée AirportMontpellier/Méditerranée
- 59nmFNINîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportNîmes/Garons
Location
Open the full mapLFNB · Mende-Brenoux Airfield · Mende/Brénoux, France
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MEN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,142 nm | 7h 42m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,299 nm | 8h 4m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,492 nm | 8h 31m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,777 nm | 9h 11m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,946 nm | 9h 35m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,042 nm | 9h 48m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,085 nm | 9h 54m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,333 nm | 10h 29m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MEN?
- Mende-Brenoux Airfield's longest paved runway is 4,265 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 MEN?
- Mende-Brenoux Airfield has one runway; the longest measures 4,265 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MEN?
- The closest alternate is Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport (OBS), about 36 nm away, followed by Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes (LFMS) at 37 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MEN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 42m (3,142 nm), New York about 8h 4m (3,299 nm), Washington DC about 8h 31m (3,492 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.