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Nice/Cote D'Azur (LFMN) — Nice/Cote D'Azur, France

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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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
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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: 77F/A/W/T
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: TORA: 2480m, TODA: 2970m, ASDA: 2480m, LDA: 2480m

Runway 04R/22L

  • Designation: 04R/22L
  • Dimensions: 9721 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: 76F/B/W/T
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: TORA: 2963m, TODA: 3503m, ASDA: 2963m, LDA: 2963m

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.700 MHz
  • Ground: 121.775 MHz
  • Operations: 120.850, 122.925, 124.425 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 120.160, 120.655, 124.180, 125.580, 128.205, 130.830, 134.475 MHz
  • ATIS: 129.600 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
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +33 8 20 42 33 33
  • 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.

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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

A3602/26 info
Aerodrome restriction
IFR PROC TRG AND VFR AD CIRCUITS PROHIBITED DURING CALIBRATION. POSSIBLE DELAY ON GROUND OR IN FLIGHT : ACTIVITY KNOWN FM NICE TWR : 118.700MHZ.
2026-06-09 07:00:00 2026-06-09 10:00:00
R1549/26 warning
Temporary restricted area
TRIGGER NOTAM - AIP SUP 117/26 : FORMULA 1 MONACO GRAND PRIX REQUIRING THE CREATION OF A TEMPORARY RESTRICTED AREA AND A HELICOPTER TRANSIT ROUTE. THIS AIP SUP IS AVBL AT WWW.SIA.AVIATION-CIVILE.GOUV.FR
2026-06-05 00:00:00 2026-06-08 12:00:00
A3512/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
IFR FLIGHTS BTN NICE/CANNES OR CANNES/NICE ARE PROHIBITED.
2026-06-04 06:00:00 2026-06-08 22:00:00

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Frequently 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).