Charles de Gaulle International Airport is a large airport serving Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), France. Its IATA code is CDG and its ICAO code is LFPG. The airport lies at an elevation of 392 ft (119 m) above sea level. It has 5 runway(s); the longest is 08L/26R, 13,829 ft (4,215 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Paris time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- CDG
- ICAO code
- LFPG
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 392 ft (119 m)
- Coordinates
- 49.0090, 2.5541
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08H/26H | 1,444 ft · 440 m | 99 ft · 30 m | Grass | No |
| 08L/26R | 13,829 ft · 4,215 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 8,858 ft · 2,700 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 09L/27R | 8,858 ft · 2,700 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 09R/27L | 13,780 ft · 4,200 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Charles de Gaulle International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ORY Paris-Orly Airport | Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), France | 34 km · 21 mi |
| BVA Beauvais-Tillé airport | Beauvais, France | 59 km · 37 mi |
| XCR Chalons Vatry airport | Chalons en Champagne, France | 124 km · 77 mi |
| LIL Lille Airport | Lesquin, France | 178 km · 111 mi |
| DOL Deauville Normandie airport | Deauville, France | 179 km · 111 mi |
| CRL Brussels South Charleroi Airport | Charleroi, Belgium | 212 km · 132 mi |
| TUF Tours Val de Loire Airport | Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France | 221 km · 137 mi |
| OST Ostend-Bruges International Airport | Oostende, Belgium | 245 km · 152 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from CDG. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 348 | 216 | 188 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 448 | 278 | 242 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,212 | 1,374 | 1,194 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,239 | 3,255 | 2,829 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,834 | 3,625 | 3,150 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,565 | 4,080 | 3,545 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,056 | 4,385 | 3,810 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,190 | 5,089 | 4,422 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,737 | 5,429 | 4,718 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,103 | 5,656 | 4,915 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 9,199 | 5,716 | 4,967 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,405 | 5,844 | 5,078 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,708 | 6,032 | 5,242 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,724 | 6,664 | 5,791 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,944 | 10,529 | 9,149 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | DE GAULLE APP | 121.150 |
| APP | DE GAULLE APP | 136.275 |
| ATIS | DE GAULLE ATIS | 127.125 |
| DEP | DE GAULLE DEP | 124.350 |
| GND | DE GAULLE TRAFFIC | 118.100 |
| GND | DE GAULLE GND | 121.600 |
| PFLT | DE GAULLE PREFLIGHT | 126.650 |
| TWR | DE GAULLE TWR | 119.250 |
| TWR | DE GAULLE TWR | 120.650 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Charles de Gaulle International Airport?
The IATA code of Charles de Gaulle International Airport is CDG and its ICAO code is LFPG.
Where is Charles de Gaulle International Airport located?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport is in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), Île-de-France, France, at 49.0090, 2.5541.
What time zone is Charles de Gaulle International Airport in?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Paris. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Charles de Gaulle International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08L/26R, 13,829 ft (4,215 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), about 34 km (21 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.