Pluguffan (LFRQ/UIP) — Quimper, France
Pluguffan (LFRQ/UIP) serves Quimper, France. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (04/22, 10/28). Field elevation is 297 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: LFRQ
- Name: Pluguffan
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: 47.974998
- Longitude: -4.16779
- Elevation: 297 ft
- Country: France
- Municipality: Quimper
- IATA Code: UIP
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Distance from City: 5.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 2657 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 7054 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 2150 x 45 m
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: TORA: 2113m, TODA: 2113m, ASDA: 2113m, LDA: 2113m
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.625 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +33 2 98 00 45 09
- 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 10.97 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 2.21 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 Quimper.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fuel truck service at Quimper. Bowser delivery to stand. Credit cards accepted.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Quimper where available.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew at Quimper. Noise abatement procedures apply during night hours. Preferential runway system may be in effect.
Alternates
LFRB
- ICAO: LFRB
- Name: Bretagne
- Distance (NM): 30.1
- 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 Brest-Bretagne.
LFRO
- ICAO: LFRO
- Name: Lannion
- Distance (NM): 54.4
- 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 Lannion.
LFRT
- ICAO: LFRT
- Name: Armor
- Distance (NM): 62.4
- 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 Saint-Brieuc.
LFRZ
- ICAO: LFRZ
- Name: Montoir
- Distance (NM): 90.6
- 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 Saint-Nazaire.
LFRD
- ICAO: LFRD
- Name: Pleurtuit-St Malo
- Distance (NM): 91.2
- 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 Dinard-Pleurtuit.
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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 LFRQ?
- The tower frequency at Pluguffan is 118.625 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LFRQ?
- Pluguffan offers Jet A-1.
- Does LFRQ require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Pluguffan (France).
- Where is LFRQ located?
- Pluguffan (LFRQ) is located in Quimper, France.
- What is the IATA code for LFRQ?
- The IATA code for Pluguffan is UIP.
- How long is the runway at LFRQ?
- The main runway at Pluguffan (04/22) measures 2657 X 148.
- Does LFRQ have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Pluguffan has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 10/28.
- Is LFRQ a port of entry?
- Yes, Pluguffan is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.