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Carpiquet (LFRK/CFR) — Caen, France

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1, AVGAS 100LL
Tower
124.425
Runways
05/23, 13/31, 13L/31R
Elevation
256 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
7 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 3 on the ground · busiest hour 15:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
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: LFRK
  • Name: Carpiquet
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 49.173302
  • Longitude: -0.45
  • Elevation: 256 ft
  • Country: France
  • Municipality: Caen
  • IATA Code: CFR
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Paris
  • Distance from City: 6.3 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05/23

  • Designation: 05/23
  • Dimensions: 3871 X 98
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: NULL
  • NAVAIDs: VOR, NDB
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 13/31

  • Designation: 13/31
  • Dimensions: 6233 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: 47F/C/W/T
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR, NDB
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: TORA: 1900m, TODA: 1900m, ASDA: 1900m, LDA: 1900m

Runway 13L/31R

  • Designation: 13L/31R
  • Dimensions: 800 x 50 m
  • Surface: N/A
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: TORA: 800m, TODA: 800m, ASDA: 800m, LDA: 800m

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 124.425 MHz
  • Ground: 121.790 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 123.080 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 05:00 – 21:15
Tuesday 05:00 – 21:15
Wednesday 05:00 – 21:15
Thursday 05:00 – 21:15
Friday 05:00 – 21:15
Saturday 06:00 – 19:00
Sunday Closed
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +33 0 23 17 12 01
  • 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 9.33 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: EUR 4.57 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Fees per published AIP France tariff for Caen-Carpiquet. VAT included.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Fuel available during ATC operating hours at Caen-Carpiquet. Contact handling agent to arrange.
  • 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: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Caen-Carpiquet.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted at Caen-Carpiquet. Voluntary noise abatement between 2200-0600 local. Follow published procedures.

Alternates

LFRG

  • ICAO: LFRG
  • Name: Normandie
  • Distance (NM): 26.3
  • 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.

LFOH

  • ICAO: LFOH
  • Name: Octeville
  • Distance (NM): 30.2
  • 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.

LFRC

  • ICAO: LFRC
  • Name: Maupertus
  • Distance (NM): 49.1
  • 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 Cherbourg-Maupertus.

EGJJ

  • ICAO: EGJJ
  • Name: Jersey
  • Distance (NM): 68.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: GAR required for all international flights (Jersey uses UK GAR system as Crown Dependency). eAPIS submission required. No queued immigration controls for CTA arrivals but officers may check identity/nationality. All travelers must carry photographic ID.

LFRD

  • ICAO: LFRD
  • Name: Pleurtuit-St Malo
  • Distance (NM): 73.3
  • 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 Dinard-Pleurtuit.

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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).

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Active NOTAMs

C4377/26
warning
Runway closed
UNPAVED RWY 12/30 CLOSED (NO LGT)
2026-10-28 08:19 UTC 2026-11-02 20:00 UTC
C4245/26
warning
ILS out of service
ILS RWY 30 U/S DUE TO MAINT : DO NOT USE, POSSIBLE FALSE INDICATIONS.
2026-10-26 12:00 UTC 2026-10-29 16:00 UTC
C3956/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD OPERATOR SKED : MON-FRI : 0500-1900 SAT : 0500-1800 SUN : 0500-1900.
2026-10-05 00:00 UTC 2026-11-01 22:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

LFAS Aérodrome de Falaise-Mont d Eraines 19 NM LFOG Aérodrome de Flers Saint-Paul 26 NM LFRG Normandie 26 NM LFOH Octeville 30 NM LFAJ Argentan Airfield 33 NM LFAO Aérodrome de Bagnoles - Couterne 38 NM LFOY Havre-Saint-Romain-de-Colbosc Airport 39 NM LFPD Aérodrome de Bernay-Saint-Martin 40 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LFRK?
The tower frequency at Carpiquet is 124.425 MHz.
What fuel is available at LFRK?
Carpiquet offers Jet A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
Does LFRK require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt. PPR at busy airports (CDG, ORY). Permit details for France
Where is LFRK located?
Carpiquet (LFRK) is located in Caen, France.
What is the IATA code for LFRK?
The IATA code for Carpiquet is CFR.
Does LFRK have an ILS approach?
Yes, Carpiquet has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 13/31.
Is LFRK a port of entry?
Yes, Carpiquet is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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