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Saint Exupery (LFLL/LYS) — Lyon, France

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 120.45
Runways: 17L/35R, 17R/35L
Elevation: 821 ft

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

108 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 99 on the ground · busiest hour 18:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-26

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-25

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: LFLL
Name: Saint Exupery
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 45.725555
Longitude: 5.081111
Elevation: 821 ft
Country: France
Municipality: Lyon
IATA Code: LYS
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Paris
Distance from City: 19.7 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 17L/35R

Designation: 17L/35R
Dimensions: 8760 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: 119F/A/W/T
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: TORA: 2670m, TODA: 2670m, ASDA: 2670m, LDA: 2670m

Runway 17R/35L

Designation: 17R/35L
Dimensions: 13124 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: 101F/A/W/T
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: TORA: 4000m, TODA: 4000m, ASDA: 4000m, LDA: 4000m

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Frequencies

Tower: 120.450 MHz
Ground: 121.825 MHz
Operations: 135.200, 135.530 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 120.230, 131.315, 132.005, 136.075 MHz
ATIS: 126.175 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Saint Exupery operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +33 8 26 80 08 26
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://www.lyonaeroports.com/
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx EUR 5-9 per tonne MTOW
Parking Fee: EUR 0.25-0.50 per tonne per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: EUR
Remarks: Aeroport Lyon-Saint Exupery. VINCI Airports operated.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Standard suppliers available.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Non-Schengen arrivals processed at Terminal 1.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: 24h operation. Noise abatement procedures apply. Night restrictions with quota count for noisier aircraft.

Alternates

LFLY

ICAO: LFLY
Name: Bron
Distance (NM): 5.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Lyon-Bron.

LFLS

ICAO: LFLS
Name: Isere
Distance (NM): 24.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Grenoble-Isere where available.

LFLB

ICAO: LFLB
Name: Aix-Les-Bains
Distance (NM): 33.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Chambery.

LFMH

ICAO: LFMH
Name: Boutheon
Distance (NM): 34.8
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Saint-Etienne.

LSGG

ICAO: LSGG
Name: Geneva
Distance (NM): 52.8
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry (Switzerland joined Schengen 2008). Unique dual Swiss/French sector. French side accessible without Swiss entry. Customs available.

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France Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 2 business days (non-EU charter, standard). 10 business days for EU-registered charter with 5th/7th freedom rights. First-time operators should allow extra time.

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt. PPR at busy airports (CDG, ORY).

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Active NOTAMs

A7051/26

info

Fuel restriction

NO REFUELLING SERVICE AVBL (DUE TO STRIKE) FOR AIRLINES REFUELLED BY SASCA ON BEHALF OF TOTAL ENERGIES AND BP

2026-10-26 23:01 UTC 2026-10-28 04:00 UTC

P3888/26

caution

Obstacle erected

OBST : MOBILE CRANE - RDL 202/0.5NM LFLL ARP : PSN : 454306N 0050436E HEIGHT : 59FT ELEVATION : 843FT LIGHTING : DAY.

2026-10-26 06:11 UTC 2026-10-28 16:33 UTC

P3635/26

caution

Obstacle erected

TOWER CRANE OPR ON AD : RDL 222/0.50NM THR 35L - PSN : 454218N 0050457E - ELEV : 932FT - HGT : 115FT - LGT : DAY AND NGT.

2026-10-26 05:00 UTC 2026-11-13 21:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

LFHH Vienne Reventin Airport 19 NM LFLS Isere 24 NM LFHG St Chamond L horme Airport 27 NM LFKH St Jean D avelanne Airfield 28 NM LFLR Aérodrome de Saint-Rambert-d Albon 30 NM LFHE Aérodrome de Romans - Saint-Paul 40 NM LFKE Saint-Jean-en-Royans Airport 43 NM LFLG Aérodrome de Grenoble Le Versoud 44 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LFLL?: The tower frequency at Saint Exupery is 120.45 MHz.
What fuel is available at LFLL?: Saint Exupery offers Jet A-1.
Does LFLL require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt. PPR at busy airports (CDG, ORY). Permit details for France
Where is LFLL located?: Saint Exupery (LFLL) is located in Lyon, France.
What is the IATA code for LFLL?: The IATA code for Saint Exupery is LYS.
Does LFLL have an ILS approach?: Yes, Saint Exupery has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 17L/35R, 17R/35L.
Is LFLL a port of entry?: Yes, Saint Exupery is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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