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Nantes Atlantique Airport.
Nantes, France · 90 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
90
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
Saint-Nazaire-Montoir Airport (SNR), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Nantes Atlantique Airport, listed as LFRS / NTE, is a large commercial airport in Nantes, France. The airport sits 90 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into NTE for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Saint-Nazaire-Montoir Airport (SNR, 24 nm), La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport (EDM, 29 nm), and La Baule-Escoublac Airport (LBY, 31 nm). With a single 9,514-foot paved runway, NTE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from NTE depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Nantes.
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Field capability
ICAO
LFRS
IATA
NTE
FAA / Local
LFRS
Elevation
90 ft
Coordinates
47.1532° N · 1.6107° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs France fields
state range 7–3,362 ft
At 90 ft, NTE sits lower than 84% of the 135 France fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,514 ft
- 03/219,514 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,514 ft
NTE's 9,514 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.
- 24nmSNRSaint-Nazaire-Montoir AirportSaint-Nazaire/Montoir
- 29nmEDMLa Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs AirportLa Roche-sur-Yon
- 31nmLBYLa Baule-Escoublac AirportLa Baule-Escoublac
- 55nmRNSRennes-Saint-Jacques AirportSaint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, Ille-et-Vilaine
- 57nmVNEVannes-Meucon AirportVannes/Meucon
- 58nmANEAngers Marcé airportAngers
Location
Open the full mapLFRS · Nantes Atlantique Airport · Nantes, France
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NTE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,881 nm | 7h 6m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,038 nm | 7h 28m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,232 nm | 7h 55m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,510 nm | 8h 34m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,683 nm | 8h 58m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,796 nm | 9h 14m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,839 nm | 9h 20m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,125 nm | 10h 0m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NTE?
- Nantes Atlantique Airport's longest paved runway is 9,514 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 NTE?
- Nantes Atlantique Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,514 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NTE?
- The closest alternate is Saint-Nazaire-Montoir Airport (SNR), about 24 nm away, followed by La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport (EDM) at 29 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NTE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 6m (2,881 nm), New York about 7h 28m (3,038 nm), Washington DC about 7h 55m (3,232 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.