Cannes-Mandelieu.
Private aviation guide to Cannes-Mandelieu: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- LFMD
- IATA
- CEQ
- Serves
- Cannes
- Private terminal
- Yes
Flying private from CEQ.
Cannes-Mandelieu (LFMD) is one of the main private aviation airports serving Cannes.
Cannes-Mandelieu calls itself France's second business aviation airport and lands passengers about 5 km from Cannes, closer than Nice for the town and the western Riviera.
There are no night flights and a 35 tonne weight limit applies, so the largest jets use Nice, and slots are tightly controlled during the Film Festival and Grand Prix in May.
Other options in Cannes include Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE). Flights are operated by DGAC-licensed operators.
Cannes-Mandelieu at a glance.
| LFMD | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 17/35, 5,052 ft (1,540 m) |
| Opening hours | From 08:00 local, closing 20:00 in winter, 21:00 in spring and autumn and 22:00 in summer (air traffic control hours) |
| Customs and immigration | Yes, airport of entry |
| Distance | About 5 km (3 miles) west of Cannes |
| Private terminals | Airport-run FBO, open from 06:30 local |
| Rules for private jets | No night operations; maximum landing weight 35 tonnes and noisier types not accepted; slots by prior permission in May for the Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix; mandatory pilot briefing |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, LFMD; Airport opening hours, Aéroport Cannes Mandelieu; Aéroport Cannes Mandelieu home page (second business aviation airport in France); Tonnage restriction lifted at Cannes-Mandelieu, LunaJets; Should I land at Nice or Cannes?, PrivateFly (35 tonne limit, hours). Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
From CEQ by private jet.
- Distance
- 13 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 20m
- One way
- from €6.2k
- Distance
- 29 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 22m
- One way
- from €6.2k
- Distance
- 76 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 29m
- One way
- from €6.2k
- Distance
- 130 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 37m
- One way
- from €6.2k
- Distance
- 134 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 37m
- One way
- from €6.2k
- Distance
- 134 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 37m
- One way
- from €6.2k
Other Cannes airports.
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Cannes-Mandelieu?+
From 08:00 local, closing 20:00 in winter, 21:00 in spring and autumn and 22:00 in summer (air traffic control hours).
How long is the runway at Cannes-Mandelieu?+
The longest runway is 17/35, 5,052 ft (1,540 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at Cannes-Mandelieu?+
No night operations; maximum landing weight 35 tonnes and noisier types not accepted; slots by prior permission in May for the Film Festival and Monaco Grand Prix; mandatory pilot briefing.
Does Cannes-Mandelieu have a private jet terminal?+
Yes. Private passengers use a dedicated terminal.
How early should I arrive at CEQ?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from CEQ today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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