Mandelieu
Mandelieu (LFMD/CEQ) serves Cannes, France. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (04/22, 17/35). Field elevation is 13 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LFMD
- Name: Mandelieu
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 43.542
- Longitude: 6.95348
- Elevation: 13 ft
- Country: France
- Municipality: Cannes
- IATA Code: CEQ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Distance from City: 4.9 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 2493 X 59
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: VOR
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: 5052 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR
- Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 17L/35R
- Designation: 17L/35R
- Dimensions: 1804 X 164
- Surface: grass
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: VOR
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.625 MHz
- Ground: 121.800 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 127.475 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.cannes.aeroport.fr/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 7.56 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 3.01 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: French civil aviation charges apply. Noise-related surcharges may apply at Cannes-Mandelieu.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fuel available during ATC operating hours at Cannes-Mandelieu. Contact handling agent to arrange.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Cannes-Mandelieu where available.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Night curfew in effect at Cannes-Mandelieu. No operations between 22:00-06:00 local except emergency. Noise abatement procedures apply.
Alternates
LFMN
- ICAO: LFMN
- Name: Nice/Cote D'Azur
- Distance (NM): 13.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Customs available. Non-Schengen clearance at Terminal 1.
LIMG
- ICAO: LIMG
- Name: Albenga
- Distance (NM): 59.3
- 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 Albenga.
LIMZ
- ICAO: LIMZ
- Name: Levaldigi
- Distance (NM): 66.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Turin-Aeritalia.
LFML
- ICAO: LFML
- Name: Marseille/Provence
- Distance (NM): 75.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Non-Schengen arrivals at dedicated hall in Terminal 1.
LIMJ
- ICAO: LIMJ
- Name: Sestri
- Distance (NM): 96.8
- 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 Genoa where available.
Airport Services
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France Permit Requirements
- 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 flights generally exempt. PPR at busy airports (CDG, ORY).
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LFMD?
- The tower frequency at Mandelieu is 118.625 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LFMD?
- Mandelieu offers Jet A-1.
- Does LFMD require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Mandelieu (France).