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Cannes Mandelieu Airport

Cannes, France

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Cannes Mandelieu Airport

Cannes, France

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LFMD

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13 ft

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The French Riviera's premier general aviation gateway.

Opened

1929

Location

Cannes, France

Cannes Mandelieu Airport (CEQ/LFMD) is a civil and general aviation airport located in Mandelieu-la-Napoule, near Cannes on the French Riviera. It serves primarily private jets, business aviation, and light aircraft, making it one of the busiest general aviation airports in France. The airport sits alongside the Siagne River estuary and is surrounded by the scenic hills of the Esterel massif. Its proximity to Cannes, Monaco, and other Riviera destinations makes it a favored arrival point for VIPs, celebrities, and business travelers, especially during major events such as the Cannes Film Festival. While it does not operate scheduled commercial airline services on a significant scale, the airport handles substantial traffic during peak seasons and major regional events. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, located approximately 25 kilometers away, serves as the primary commercial hub for the region.

Terminals

The airport has a small general aviation terminal primarily designed to handle private and business aviation passengers rather than large-scale commercial traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include taxis and private car hire, with connections to central Cannes approximately 5 kilometers away and links to the wider Côte d'Azur region.

Airlines here

No major scheduled commercial airlines hub at Cannes Mandelieu; operations are dominated by private jet operators and charter companies.

Notable facts

›One of the busiest general aviation airports in France by movements.
›Sees a significant spike in traffic during the annual Cannes Film Festival.
›The airport has a single runway designated 17/35.
›Located adjacent to the Siagne River near the commune of Mandelieu-la-Napoule.
›Elevation is approximately 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level.

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Encyclopaedia

Cannes–Mandelieu Airport or Aéroport de Cannes–Mandelieu is an airport serving the city of Cannes. It is located 5 km west of Cannes and east of Mandelieu-la-Napoule, both communes of the Alpes-Maritimes département in the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur région of France.

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