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Montpellier/Mediterranee (LFMT/MPL) — Montpellier/Mediterranee, France
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1, AVGAS 100LL
- Tower
- 118.2
- Runways
- 12L/30R, 12R/30L
- Elevation
- 17 ft
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
8/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
36 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 10 on the ground · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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
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
Montpellier/Mediterranee operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- 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: Not recorded
- 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
- APIS 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
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).
Active NOTAMs
A7061/26
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY 12R/30L CLSD
DUE TO WORK VEHICLES
2026-10-29 19:00 UTC
2026-10-30 05:00 UTC
A6399/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 11/26 WEF 29 OCT 2026.
MODIFICATION :
- FJR RANGE
- FREQ
- RWY STRIP
- LGT
- ACFT STANDS
- TDZ 12L
- HEL LANDING AREA
- WDI
- ONE WAY TWY W1
- RADAR SAFETY MINIMUM ALT
- LNAV/VNAV MNM
2026-10-29 00:00 UTC
2026-11-11 23:59 UTC
A6428/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
MANDATORY 24HR PPR FOR NON BASED GENERAL AVIATION ACFT BY EMAIL
ON PCE(A)MONTPELLIER.AEROPORT.FR
2026-10-01 15:18 UTC
2026-12-31 23:59 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently 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?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt. PPR at busy airports (CDG, ORY). Permit details for 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.
- 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.