Calais Marck Airport — Calais, France
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Calais Marck Airport (Calais) is CQF — its ICAO code is LFAC.
Distance & flight time from CQF
Calais Marck Airport
Calais Marck Airport, coded CQF, sits just inland from the English Channel near the French port city of Calais, within sight of the white cliffs that mark the narrowest crossing to Britain. Historically the field has hosted small commercial ventures aimed at British travelers, including budget flights that came and went over the years, though today it functions mainly for general aviation, flight training, and light aircraft traffic. Its proximity to the Eurotunnel terminal and the busy cross-Channel ferry port places it in one of Europe's most transited coastal corridors, even though the airport itself stays quiet and small-scale.
Runways at Calais Marck Airport (CQF)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5036 ft (1535 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| H/ | 42 ft (13 m) | 42 ft (13 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Calais Marck Airport (CQF)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | LILLE APP | 120.275 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 135.45 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 128.925 MHz |
Airports near Calais Marck Airport (CQF)
- Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport (LTQ) — 54.6 km (33.9 mi)
- Merville-Calonne Airport (HZB) — 61.6 km (38.3 mi)
- Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) — 69.5 km (43.2 mi)
- Lydd London Ashford Airport (LYX) — 71.1 km (44.2 mi)
- Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport (KJK) — 89.4 km (55.6 mi)
- Lille Airport (LIL) — 91.9 km (57.1 mi)
- London Southend Airport (SEN) — 110.8 km (68.8 mi)
- London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) — 140.2 km (87.1 mi)
CQF lies only a short drive from the Eurotunnel entrance and Calais's ferry terminals, placing this small regional airport near one of the busiest short-sea shipping lanes in the world.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Calais Marck Airport?
The IATA code for Calais Marck Airport is CQF.
What is the ICAO code for Calais Marck Airport?
The ICAO code for Calais Marck Airport is LFAC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.