Regional airport · Caen, France
Caen Carpiquet
- Elevation
- 256 ft
- Coordinates
- 49°11′N 0°27′W
- Local time
- Europe/Paris
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Field information
LFRK runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Caen Carpiquet (LFRK/CFR) has 2 runways; the longest, 13/31, is 6,233 ft (1,900 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LFRK, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Europe/Paris
Country
France
FR
Municipality
Caen
Elevation
256 ft
Position
49.1768, -0.4549
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · LFRK
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,233 ft (1,900 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 13L/31R | 2,624 ft (800 m) | 164 ft | grass | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LFRK.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Caen Carpiquet (LFRK / CFR) in Caen, France, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LFRK is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at LFRK
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – France
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of France. Applicable permit lead times for France are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for France are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at LFRK
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LFRK covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at LFRK
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LFRK is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to LFRK
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LFRK: 49° 10′ 36″ N 0° 27′ 18″ W; elevation 256 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Caen
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Caen. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LFRK.
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Cargo Operations at LFRK
Support for freighter operations into LFRK covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LFRK sits in the network
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Operating into LFRK?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Caen Carpiquet — one desk for the whole trip.