Rivesaltes (LFMP/PGF) — Perpignan, France
Rivesaltes (LFMP/PGF) serves Perpignan, France. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (13/31, 15/33). Field elevation is 144 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: LFMP
- Name: Rivesaltes
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 42.740398
- Longitude: 2.87067
- Elevation: 144 ft
- Country: France
- Municipality: Perpignan
- IATA Code: PGF
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Distance from City: 5.1 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 3560 X 66
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 22F/C/W/T
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: TORA: 1085m, TODA: 1085m, ASDA: 1209m, LDA: 1085m
Runway 15/33
- Designation: 15/33
- Dimensions: 8202 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 60F/C/W/T
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: TORA: 2500m, TODA: 2500m, ASDA: 2500m, LDA: 2330m
Frequencies
- Tower: 121.900 MHz
- Ground: 121.780 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 127.875 MHz
Operation Hours
- 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: Yes
- PPR Contact: Perpignan Operations +33 3 714 5042
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 7.17 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 3.05 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 Perpignan.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Jet A-1 supplied by local provider at Perpignan. Into-plane service included.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Perpignan.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew at Perpignan. Noise abatement procedures apply during night hours. Preferential runway system may be in effect.
Alternates
LEGE
- ICAO: LEGE
- Name: Girona
- Distance (NM): 50.4
- 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 Girona.
LFMT
- ICAO: LFMT
- Name: Montpellier/Mediterranee
- Distance (NM): 69.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Montpellier. Immigration office operational during published hours.
LELL
- ICAO: LELL
- Name: Sabadell
- Distance (NM): 80.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Sabadell. Immigration office operational during published hours.
LFBO
- ICAO: LFBO
- Name: Blagnac
- Distance (NM): 84.8
- 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 Toulouse-Blagnac where available.
LFTW
- ICAO: LFTW
- Name: Garons
- Distance (NM): 91.1
- 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 Nimes-Garons.
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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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LFMP?
- The tower frequency at Rivesaltes is 121.9 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LFMP?
- Rivesaltes offers Jet A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does LFMP require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Rivesaltes (France).
- Does LFMP require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Rivesaltes.
- Where is LFMP located?
- Rivesaltes (LFMP) is located in Perpignan, France.
- What is the IATA code for LFMP?
- The IATA code for Rivesaltes is PGF.
- How long is the runway at LFMP?
- The main runway at Rivesaltes (13/31) measures 3560 X 66.
- Does LFMP have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Rivesaltes has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 15/33.
- Is LFMP a port of entry?
- Yes, Rivesaltes is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.