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Garons

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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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
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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: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 123.200 MHz
  • Ground: 121.800 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 129.350 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: 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.

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.

Airport Services

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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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Frequently 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.
Does LFTW require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Garons (France).