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Carpiquet (LFRK/CFR) — Caen, France

Carpiquet (LFRK/CFR) serves Caen, France. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (05/23, 13/31). Field elevation is 256 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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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 · Jul 23
4 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 3 on the ground · busiest hour 09:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-23
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: No
  • 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: No
  • 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
  • GENDEC 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

C2947/26 warning
Fuel restriction
STATION OK
2026-07-24 12:30:31 Until further notice
C2766/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
IFR TRG FLT PROHIBITED.
2026-07-16 07:00:00 2026-07-31 17:30:00
C2238/26 warning
Customs restriction
CUSTOMS HOURS OF OPS (UTC WIN, SUM SKED : -1HR) : PN COMPULSORY FOR EXTRA-SCHENGEN FLIGHTS : - MON-FRI : 0530-2100 WITH PN 24HR - SAT : 0630-1900 WITH PN 72HR - SUN AND PUB HOL : 0700-2100 WITH PN 72HR - OUTSIDE THESE SKED HOR, PPR PN 72HR - REQUESTS WILL BE REFUSED WHEN PN NOT RESPECTED - EA…
2026-06-11 00:00:00 Until further notice

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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?
Yes, landing permits are required for Carpiquet (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.
How long is the runway at LFRK?
The main runway at Carpiquet (05/23) measures 3871 X 98.
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.