Carpiquet
Carpiquet (LFRK/CFR) serves Caen, France. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 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 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: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR, NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 124.425 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
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: 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.
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.
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 (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.
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
- 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 LFRK?
- The tower frequency at Carpiquet is 124.425 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LFRK?
- Carpiquet offers Jet A-1.
- Does LFRK require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Carpiquet (France).