Operating times:
Mo–Fr 0700-1645 LT; Sa/Su/Hol 0715-1700 LT
Summer
Customs & Immigration:
Customs: Mo–Fr 0700-1645 LT / Sa/Su/Hol 0715-1700 LT; on request outside these hours • Immigration: Mo–Fr 0700-1645 LT / Sa/Su/Hol 0715-1700 LT; on request outside these hours
Summer
Runways
1 RWY, 2440m/8005ft 1 Runway, longest: 2440m/8005ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
10/28
Concrete
Length
2440m
8005ft
8005ft
10/28
Concrete
Length
2440m/8005ft
2440m/8005ft
Strength
40/R/B/W/T
PCN
Community Fuel Prices
AVGAS
Jet A1
AVGAS, Jet A1 · On request
| Type | Community price |
|---|---|
|
€2.63 / L |
Last reported 2026-05-07 · Refreshed 2026-05-27 · Community data can be inaccurate or outdated: Update Prices.
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↓ 9 kt
←R 3 kt
Wind
300° · 10 kt
Temperature
18°C
Dew point
15°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1020 hPa
Ceiling
1000 OVC
Potential hazards:
Rapidly varying wind direction reported.
260V330
2-Hour Trend
Becoming (BECMG)
[SCT020]
→ Scattered (SCT) 2000ft
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
OVC 1000ft
METAR: 36 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | ←R 3 kt | 9 kt ↑ |
| 10 | →L 3 kt | 9 kt ↓ |
06:00Z → 15:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 31010KT 9999 SCT020]
Becoming (BECMG)
310° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 2000ft
06:00Z → 15:00Z
MVFR
[31010KT 9999 BKN010]
310° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Broken (BKN) 1000ft
METAR LFRC 270730Z AUTO 30010KT 260V330 9999 OVC010 18/15 Q1020 BECMG SCT020 TAF LFRC 270500Z 2706/2715 31010KT 9999 BKN010 BECMG 2706/2708 SCT020
Additional information
⚠️ PPR Required
Prior permission required for landing
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Pilot Comments for LFRC
Peter
Following the closure in May 2024, I had to write a sad report :
My trip yesterday to Cherbourg was a “bittersweet” experience.
As always, Luc & Edith were wonderful generous hosts and a long leisurely lunch was enjoyed by all. But with them finally leaving, I was conscious, that after visiting their restaurant /wine outlet for nearly 20 years, this would be my last time.
Their leaving, after their serving Pilots for 33 years, will be a sad loss and create a void which, at the moment, no one is prepared to fill.
Without them, and Le Coucou de Fourchette, the airfield will be a ghost town and, I fear, deserted by GA. .
Although still convenient for customs, if travelling West (with 24 hour PPR), when even they don’t turn up, one feels very lonely.
The good.news is that i report that, very surprisingly, a new restaurant has now opened again at Cherbourg. La Table des Cieux https://www.ouest-france.fr/normandie/cherbourg-en-cotentin-50100/le-bar-restaurant-de-laeroport-de-cherbourg-maupertus-a-rouvert-ses-portes-5611bd92-fb4c-11ef-8a23-f6ed1268bcca
This is surely a bold gamble, as there is virtually no traffic anymore at Cherbourg…
I wish them well.
AirfieldBot
Cherbourg (LFRC) offers both VFR and IFR operations, with a large runway and apron. Customs is available for Schengen entry or exit, requiring advance notice via the address in the AIP; a form must be requested, completed, and returned, but confirmation is not provided. Customs presence is typically arranged only when arriving from the UK or with non-Schengen passengers. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.
Landing fees are low. Example: landing fee about €15. Hi-vis vests are officially required on the apron, though enforcement appears lax. Fuel is available; payment may require a Total card, but fire crew can assist with credit card payments. Facilities include toilets and Wi-Fi in the terminal. The on-field restaurant La Table des Ciels is open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; phone 02 33 71 18 12, website https://www.ouest-france.fr/normandie/cherbourg-en-cotentin-50100/le-bar-restaurant-de-laeroport-de-cherbourg-maupertus-a-rouvert-ses-portes-5611bd92-fb4c-11ef-8a23-f6ed1268bcca.
The airport is located outside Cherbourg; taxis to the city take about 15 minutes and cost €40–50. No bus service is reported. The terminal shop has previously offered wine and charts.
Be aware of prohibited areas west and southwest of the airfield. The airport is generally quiet with little traffic, but can be busy during parachute operations.