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LFRC
Cherbourg Manche airport · Cherbourg
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
459 ft / 140 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.63 MHz (CHERBOURG TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
10/28 · 8,005 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Cherbourg Manche airport (LFRC), located in Cherbourg, France. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 459 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Cherbourg Manche airport
ICAO / IATA
LFRC / CER
Municipality
Cherbourg
Country
Region
FR-NOR — Normandy
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
459 ft
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Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,005 ft / 2,440 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 100.7° / 280.7°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 100.7° / 280.7°
RWY 10 (100.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (280.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP DEAUVILLE APP
119.35 MHz
TWR CHERBOURG TWR
119.63 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026