Montluçon-Guéret Airport — Lépaud, Creuse, France
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereMontluçon-Guéret Airport in Lépaud, Creuse uses the IATA code MCU, with LFBK as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from MCU
Montluçon-Guéret Airport
MCU is Montluçon-Guéret Airport, located near Lépaud in the Creuse department of France, and serves as a shared regional airport for the towns of Montluçon and Guéret in the historically rural Limousin and Auvergne areas of central France. The airport primarily supports general aviation, flight training, and occasional charter operations rather than substantial scheduled commercial service, reflecting the sparse population and limited air travel demand of this part of central France. The surrounding Creuse department is known for its rural character, agriculture, and relative isolation from major French transport corridors, making MCU a modest but useful facility for local aeroclubs and private pilots. Its dual-town naming reflects a common French practice of pairing smaller regional airports to serve two nearby communities jointly.
Runways at Montluçon-Guéret Airport (MCU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 6234 ft (1900 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Montluçon-Guéret Airport (MCU)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | INFO | 118.4 MHz |
Airports near Montluçon-Guéret Airport (MCU)
- Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport (CFE) — 78.8 km (49.0 mi)
- Vichy-Charmeil Airport (VHY) — 80.2 km (49.8 mi)
- Châteauroux Déols airport (CHR) — 86.0 km (53.4 mi)
- Bourges airport (BOU) — 93.1 km (57.8 mi)
- Limoges Airport (LIG) — 99.8 km (62.0 mi)
- Nevers-Fourchambault Airport (NVS) — 103.9 km (64.6 mi)
- Roanne-Renaison Airport (RNE) — 127.4 km (79.2 mi)
- Saint-Yan Airport (SYT) — 128.5 km (79.8 mi)
MCU is Montluçon-Guéret Airport near Lépaud, Creuse, France, serving two towns jointly. Searchers should expect mainly general aviation activity rather than scheduled commercial airline service.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Montluçon-Guéret Airport?
The IATA code for Montluçon-Guéret Airport is MCU.
What is the ICAO code for Montluçon-Guéret Airport?
The ICAO code for Montluçon-Guéret Airport is LFBK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.