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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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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
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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.

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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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Airport History

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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).