Marseille/Provence
Marseille/Provence (LFML/MRS) serves Marseille/Provence, France. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (13L/31R, 13R/31L). Field elevation is 74 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: LFML
- Name: Marseille/Provence
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 43.439274
- Longitude: 5.221424
- Elevation: 74 ft
- Country: France
- Municipality: Marseille/Provence
- IATA Code: MRS
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Distance from City: 23.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 13L/31R
- Designation: 13L/31R
- Dimensions: 11483 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 13R/31L
- Designation: 13R/31L
- Dimensions: 7776 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.375 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 125.350 MHz
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: Weight-based, approx EUR 5-9 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 0.25-0.55 per tonne per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Aeroport Marseille Provence. Published tariff available.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Air Total and other suppliers available.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Non-Schengen arrivals at dedicated hall in Terminal 1.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: 24h operation. Noise abatement for departures. Mistral wind can affect operations significantly.
Alternates
LFTW
- ICAO: LFTW
- Name: Garons
- Distance (NM): 39.9
- 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 Nimes-Garons.
LFMT
- ICAO: LFMT
- Name: Montpellier/Mediterranee
- Distance (NM): 55.4
- 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.
LFMD
- ICAO: LFMD
- Name: Mandelieu
- Distance (NM): 75.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Cannes-Mandelieu where available.
LFMN
- ICAO: LFMN
- Name: Nice/Cote D'Azur
- Distance (NM): 87.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Customs available. Non-Schengen clearance at Terminal 1.
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 LFML?
- The tower frequency at Marseille/Provence is 118.375 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LFML?
- Marseille/Provence offers Jet A-1.
- Does LFML require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Marseille/Provence (France).