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Lannion Airport.
Lannion, France · 290 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
73 ratings
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Operators based
290
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#32 / 124
France airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 73 Google ratings , ranked against 124 rated France fields.
16 nm
To the nearest alternate
Morlaix-Ploujean Airport (MXN), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Lannion Airport, listed as LFRO / LAI, is a mid-sized airport in Lannion, France. Field elevation is 290 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list LAI as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Morlaix-Ploujean Airport (MXN, 16 nm), Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport (SBK, 28 nm), and Landivisiau Air Base (LDV, 30 nm). The field has a single 5,577-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
Trip costs from LAI are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Servel Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from LAI to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
LFRO
IATA
LAI
FAA / Local
LFRO
Elevation
290 ft
Coordinates
48.7544° N · 3.4717° W
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 290 ft, LAI sits lower than 63% of the 135 France fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,577 ft
- 11/295,577 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,577 ft
LAI's 5,577 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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.
- 16nmMXNMorlaix-Ploujean AirportMorlaix/Ploujean
- 28nmSBKSaint-Brieuc-Armor AirportTrémuson, Côtes-d'Armor
- 30nmLDVLandivisiau Air BaseLandivisiau
- 42nmBESBrest Bretagne airportBrest
- 48nmLFRLLanvéoc-Poulmic Air BaseLanvéoc/Poulmic
- 53nmGCIGuernsey AirportSaint Peter Port
Location
Open the full mapLFRO · Lannion Airport · Lannion, France
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LAI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,778 nm | 6h 52m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,935 nm | 7h 14m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,129 nm | 7h 41m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,398 nm | 8h 18m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,577 nm | 8h 43m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,705 nm | 9h 1m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,750 nm | 9h 7m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,012 nm | 9h 44m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LAI?
- Lannion Airport's longest paved runway is 5,577 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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 LAI?
- Lannion Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,577 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LAI?
- The closest alternate is Morlaix-Ploujean Airport (MXN), about 16 nm away, followed by Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport (SBK) at 28 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LAI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 52m (2,778 nm), New York about 7h 14m (2,935 nm), Washington DC about 7h 41m (3,129 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.