Lesquin (LFQQ/LIL) — Lille, France
Lesquin (LFQQ/LIL) serves Lille, France. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (01/19, 08/26). Field elevation is 157 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: LFQQ
- Name: Lesquin
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 50.563332
- Longitude: 3.086886
- Elevation: 157 ft
- Country: France
- Municipality: Lille
- IATA Code: LIL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Distance from City: 8.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 5184 X 98
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 12F/B/W/T
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: TORA: 1580m, TODA: 1580m, ASDA: 1580m, LDA: 1580m
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: 9268 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 54F/B/W/T
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: TORA: 2825m, TODA: 3125m, ASDA: 2825m, LDA: 2545m
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.550 MHz
- Ground: 121.850 MHz
- Operations: 126.480, 129.360, 132.540, 132.610, 134.825 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 120.275, 122.060, 125.500, 126.480, 129.360, 134.825 MHz
- ATIS: 119.325 MHz
Operation Hours
Lesquin 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: +33 3 20 49 68 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: EUR 6.54 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 6.81 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Fees per published AIP France tariff for Lille-Lesquin. VAT included.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fuel available H24 at Lille-Lesquin. Advance arrangement recommended for large uplift.
- 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 Lille-Lesquin. 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 Lille-Lesquin. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.
Alternates
EBKT
- ICAO: EBKT
- Name: Kortrijk-Wevelgem
- Distance (NM): 15.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: EBKT is one of six official border crossing airports in Belgium. GenDec required for travel to/from UK (Belgian requirement, separate from UK GAR).
EBOS
- ICAO: EBOS
- Name: Ostend
- Distance (NM): 39.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: APIS required for all international flights. GAR not applicable (Belgium, not UK). US CBP Preclearance not available.
LFAC
- ICAO: LFAC
- Name: Calais-Dunkerque
- Distance (NM): 49.2
- 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 Calais-Dunkerque.
EBCI
- ICAO: EBCI
- Name: Brussels South
- Distance (NM): 52.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: No US CBP preclearance. Landing permit not required for EU/EEA aircraft. Prior notification via EU e-APIS required for international flights.
LFAT
- ICAO: LFAT
- Name: Cote D'Opale
- Distance (NM): 56.0
- 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 Le Touquet.
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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 LFQQ?
- The tower frequency at Lesquin is 118.55 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LFQQ?
- Lesquin offers Jet A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does LFQQ require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Lesquin (France).
- Where is LFQQ located?
- Lesquin (LFQQ) is located in Lille, France.
- What is the IATA code for LFQQ?
- The IATA code for Lesquin is LIL.
- How long is the runway at LFQQ?
- The main runway at Lesquin (01/19) measures 5184 X 98.
- Does LFQQ have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Lesquin has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 08/26.
- Is LFQQ a port of entry?
- Yes, Lesquin is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.