Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport is a large airport serving Montpellier/Méditerranée, France. Its IATA code is MPL and its ICAO code is LFMT. The airport lies at an elevation of 17 ft (5 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 12L/30R, 8,530 ft (2,600 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Paris time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MPL
- ICAO code
- LFMT
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 17 ft (5 m)
- Coordinates
- 43.5762, 3.9630
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 8,530 ft · 2,600 m | 164 ft · 50 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 12R/30L | 3,609 ft · 1,100 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FNI Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport | Nîmes/Garons, France | 42 km · 26 mi |
| BZR Béziers Vias airport | Béziers, France | 57 km · 35 mi |
| AVN Avignon Caumont airport | Avignon, France | 84 km · 52 mi |
| MRS Marseille Provence Airport | Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, France | 102 km · 63 mi |
| PGF Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanère) Airport | Perpignan/Rivesaltes, France | 128 km · 80 mi |
| DCM Castres Mazamet Airport | Castres, France | 135 km · 84 mi |
| CCF Carcassonne Salvaza Airport | Carcassonne, France | 140 km · 87 mi |
| RDZ Rodez–Aveyron Airport | Rodez/Marcillac, France | 150 km · 93 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MPL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 614 | 381 | 331 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 798 | 496 | 431 | View route |
| LHR London | 938 | 583 | 507 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,041 | 1,268 | 1,102 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,043 | 3,133 | 2,723 | View route |
| JFK New York | 6,177 | 3,838 | 3,335 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,567 | 4,081 | 3,546 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 7,394 | 4,595 | 3,993 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,139 | 5,057 | 4,395 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,526 | 5,298 | 4,604 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,053 | 5,625 | 4,888 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 9,527 | 5,920 | 5,144 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,605 | 5,968 | 5,186 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,147 | 6,305 | 5,479 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,709 | 6,654 | 5,783 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 17,001 | 10,564 | 9,180 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | MONTPELLIER APP | 120.375 |
| ATIS | MONTPELLIER ATIS | 124.125 |
| GND | MONTPELLIER GND | 121.950 |
| TWR | MONTPELLIER TWR South sector | 118.200 |
| TWR | MONTPELLIER TWR North sector | 118.775 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport?
The IATA code of Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport is MPL and its ICAO code is LFMT.
Where is Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport located?
Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport is in Montpellier/Méditerranée, Occitanie, France, at 43.5762, 3.9630.
What time zone is Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport in?
Montpellier-Méditerranée 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 Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12L/30R, 8,530 ft (2,600 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport (FNI), about 42 km (26 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.