Nice/Cote D'Azur
Nice/Cote D'Azur (LFMN/NCE) serves Nice/Cote D'Azur, France. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (04L/22R, 04R/22L). Field elevation is 12 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: LFMN
- Name: Nice/Cote D'Azur
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 43.658401
- Longitude: 7.21587
- Elevation: 12 ft
- Country: France
- Municipality: Nice/Cote D'Azur
- IATA Code: NCE
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Distance from City: 38.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04L/22R
- Designation: 04L/22R
- Dimensions: 8622 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 04R/22L
- Designation: 04R/22L
- Dimensions: 9721 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: 121.775 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 129.600 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: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Weight-based, approx EUR 6-10 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 0.30-0.60 per tonne per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Level 3 slot coordinated in summer. Aeroports de la Cote d'Azur published tariff. Heavy business aviation traffic.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Multiple suppliers. Significant bizjet refuelling activity.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Customs available. Non-Schengen clearance at Terminal 1.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: 24h operation. Noise abatement procedures for departures over the sea. Specific approach procedures due to terrain. Preferential runway 04R/22L.
Alternates
LFMD
- ICAO: LFMD
- Name: Mandelieu
- Distance (NM): 13.4
- 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 Cannes-Mandelieu where available.
LIMG
- ICAO: LIMG
- Name: Albenga
- Distance (NM): 46.0
- 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): 56.2
- 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.
LIMJ
- ICAO: LIMJ
- Name: Sestri
- Distance (NM): 83.4
- 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.
LFML
- ICAO: LFML
- Name: Marseille/Provence
- Distance (NM): 87.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Non-Schengen arrivals at dedicated hall in Terminal 1.
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 LFMN?
- The tower frequency at Nice/Cote D'Azur is 118.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LFMN?
- Nice/Cote D'Azur offers Jet A-1.
- Does LFMN require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Nice/Cote D'Azur (France).