Maupertus
Maupertus (LFRC/CER) serves Cherbourg, France. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (10/28). Field elevation is 459 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: LFRC
- Name: Maupertus
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 49.650101
- Longitude: -1.47028
- Elevation: 459 ft
- Country: France
- Municipality: Cherbourg
- IATA Code: CER
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Distance from City: 11.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 8005 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 119.625 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
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: EUR 10.67 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 4.70 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Fees per published AIP France tariff for Cherbourg-Maupertus. VAT included.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fuel truck service at Cherbourg-Maupertus. Bowser delivery to stand. Credit cards accepted.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Cherbourg-Maupertus.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew at Cherbourg-Maupertus. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.
Alternates
EGJJ
- ICAO: EGJJ
- Name: Jersey
- Distance (NM): 38.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.
EGJB
- ICAO: EGJB
- Name: Guernsey
- Distance (NM): 45.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.
LFRK
- ICAO: LFRK
- Name: Carpiquet
- Distance (NM): 49.1
- 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 Caen-Carpiquet.
LFOH
- ICAO: LFOH
- Name: Octeville
- Distance (NM): 61.1
- 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 Le Havre-Octeville.
LFRG
- ICAO: LFRG
- Name: Normandie
- Distance (NM): 65.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Deauville. Immigration office operational during published hours.
Airport Services
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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 LFRC?
- The tower frequency at Maupertus is 119.625 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LFRC?
- Maupertus offers Jet A-1.
- Does LFRC require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Maupertus (France).