Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport — Fort-de-France, Martinique
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Distance & flight time from FDF
Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport
Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport, coded FDF, serves Fort-de-France, the capital of this French Caribbean island territory, and bears the name of the celebrated poet, playwright, and longtime local politician who helped found the Négritude literary movement alongside other francophone intellectuals of his generation. As an overseas department of France, Martinique maintains close air links to Paris, with long-haul flights operated by French carriers alongside regional connections to neighboring Caribbean islands and North America. Volcanic peaks, including the infamous Mount Pelée whose 1902 eruption devastated the former capital of Saint-Pierre, dominate much of the island's interior landscape visible from arriving flights. Tourism centered on beaches, rum distilleries, and Creole cuisine forms a major pillar of the local economy that FDF supports. The airport's relatively compact terminal reflects Martinique's modest overall population size.
Runways at Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | FORT DE FRANCE APP | 121 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.85 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| TWR | FORT DE FRANCE TWR | 118.5 MHz |
Airports near Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF)
- George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) — 63.5 km (39.5 mi)
- Canefield Airport (DCF) — 92.8 km (57.7 mi)
- Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) — 95.5 km (59.3 mi)
- Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM) — 111.0 km (69.0 mi)
- Marie-Galante Airport (GBJ) — 145.0 km (90.1 mi)
- Argyle International Airport (SVD) — 159.9 km (99.4 mi)
- J F Mitchell Airport (BQU) — 180.4 km (112.1 mi)
- Mustique Airport (MQS) — 190.3 km (118.2 mi)
FDF serves Fort-de-France on Martinique, named for poet Aimé Césaire, with strong flight links to mainland France and nearby Caribbean islands.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport?
The IATA code for Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport is FDF.
What is the ICAO code for Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport?
The ICAO code for Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport is TFFF. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.