Montpellier/Mediterranee (LFMT/MPL) — Montpellier/Mediterranee, France
Montpellier/Mediterranee (LFMT/MPL) serves Montpellier/Mediterranee, France. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (12L/30R, 12R/30L). Field elevation is 17 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: LFMT
- Name: Montpellier/Mediterranee
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 43.576199
- Longitude: 3.96301
- Elevation: 17 ft
- Country: France
- Municipality: Montpellier/Mediterranee
- IATA Code: MPL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Distance from City: 0.6 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 12L/30R
- Designation: 12L/30R
- Dimensions: 8530 X 164
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 46F/C/W/T
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: TORA: 2600m, TODA: 2600m, ASDA: 2600m, LDA: 2600m
Runway 12R/30L
- Designation: 12R/30L
- Dimensions: 3609 X 98
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: TORA: 1100m, TODA: 1100m, ASDA: 1100m, LDA: 1100m
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.200, 118.775 MHz
- Ground: 121.950 MHz
- Operations: 125.900, 134.375, 136.625 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 120.375, 127.280, 130.855, 131.055 MHz
- ATIS: 124.125 MHz
Operation Hours
Montpellier/Mediterranee operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- 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: EUR 7.70 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 2.91 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Landing fees set by local CCI. Handling through local FBO at Montpellier.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Jet A-1 available from airport fueler at Montpellier. Minimum uplift may apply.
- 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: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Montpellier. Immigration office operational during published hours.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew at Montpellier. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.
Alternates
LFTW
- ICAO: LFTW
- Name: Garons
- Distance (NM): 22.5
- 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.
LFML
- ICAO: LFML
- Name: Marseille/Provence
- Distance (NM): 55.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Non-Schengen arrivals at dedicated hall in Terminal 1.
LFMP
- ICAO: LFMP
- Name: Rivesaltes
- Distance (NM): 69.3
- 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 Perpignan.
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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 LFMT?
- The tower frequency at Montpellier/Mediterranee is 118.2, 118.775 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LFMT?
- Montpellier/Mediterranee offers Jet A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does LFMT require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Montpellier/Mediterranee (France).
- Where is LFMT located?
- Montpellier/Mediterranee (LFMT) is located in Montpellier/Mediterranee, France.
- What is the IATA code for LFMT?
- The IATA code for Montpellier/Mediterranee is MPL.
- How long is the runway at LFMT?
- The main runway at Montpellier/Mediterranee (12L/30R) measures 8530 X 164.
- Does LFMT have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Montpellier/Mediterranee has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12L/30R.
- Is LFMT a port of entry?
- Yes, Montpellier/Mediterranee is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.