Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport is the principal commercial airport serving Montpellier, the capital of the Hérault department in southern France. Located approximately 7 kilometres southeast of the city centre near the commune of Mauguio, it handles both domestic and international traffic for the Languedoc-Roussillon region. The airport has grown steadily alongside Montpellier's expanding population and tourism sector, offering connections to major French cities, European destinations, and seasonal charter routes to North Africa and beyond. It is operated by the Aéroport de Montpellier Méditerranée authority and serves several million passengers annually. Montpellier-Méditerranée plays an important role in supporting the region's economy, which is driven by tourism, higher education, and the life sciences sector. The airport competes with nearby Marseille-Provence and Toulouse-Blagnac but retains a loyal catchment area across Hérault and neighbouring departments.