Garons (LFTW/FNI) — Nimes, France
Garons (LFTW/FNI) serves Nimes, France. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (18/36). Field elevation is 309 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: LFTW
- Name: Garons
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 43.757401
- Longitude: 4.41635
- Elevation: 309 ft
- Country: France
- Municipality: Nimes
- IATA Code: FNI
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Distance from City: 10.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 18/36
- Designation: 18/36
- Dimensions: 8005 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: 63R/B/W/T
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: TORA: 2443m, TODA: 2743m, LDA: 2443m
Frequencies
- Tower: 123.200 MHz
- Ground: 121.800 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 129.350 MHz
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: 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 11.87 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 3.32 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 Nimes-Garons.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Single fuel provider at Nimes-Garons. Self-fueling not permitted.
- 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 airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Nimes-Garons.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted at Nimes-Garons. Voluntary noise abatement between 2200-0600 local. Follow published procedures.
Alternates
LFMT
- ICAO: LFMT
- Name: Montpellier/Mediterranee
- Distance (NM): 22.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Montpellier. Immigration office operational during published hours.
LFML
- ICAO: LFML
- Name: Marseille/Provence
- Distance (NM): 39.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Non-Schengen arrivals at dedicated hall in Terminal 1.
LFMP
- ICAO: LFMP
- Name: Rivesaltes
- Distance (NM): 91.1
- 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 Perpignan.
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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 LFTW?
- The tower frequency at Garons is 123.2 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LFTW?
- Garons offers Jet A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does LFTW require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Garons (France).
- Where is LFTW located?
- Garons (LFTW) is located in Nimes, France.
- What is the IATA code for LFTW?
- The IATA code for Garons is FNI.
- How long is the runway at LFTW?
- The main runway at Garons (18/36) measures 8005 X 148.
- Does LFTW have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Garons has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 18/36.
- Is LFTW a port of entry?
- Yes, Garons is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.