Quimper Pluguffan Airport (LFRQ)

IFR

Pluguffan, Bretagne, France

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Elevation: 91m (298ft)
Coordinates: 47.975, -4.1678
Type: Civil Airfield
Customs & Immigration:
Customs: available (48h min) • Immigration: available (48h min)

Runways

1 RWY, 2270m/7447ft

Source: OpenAIP
09/27
Asphalt
Length
2270m
7447ft

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AI-generated summary, as of 08/2025 - may contain errors or inaccuracies
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2025-08-22 16:09:40 UTC

Quimper (LFRQ) is generally friendly and suitable for non-commercial general aviation, with straightforward VFR and IFR procedures including ILS approaches and minimal delays for IFR clearances. The main runway is 28/10, with 04/22 used rarely; 04/22 may be less well maintained. Noise abatement requires avoiding the town—VFR arrivals should use reporting points as per the SIA chart. The field is usually quiet, with little traffic, and no security checks for GA, but pilots must carry their license and aircraft documents as ramp checks by the gendarmerie can occur.

Landing fees are low to moderate. Example: landing and six days of asphalt parking about €70; another example: landing and three nights parking about €20. Parking is available on both asphalt (sometimes restricted) and grass, with tie-downs via sandbags provided by the fire service on request. Parking fees are charged hourly day and night, which can add up for longer stays.

AVGAS is available via BP card at a self-serve pump; fuel can also be dispensed by staff when present. Fuel access may be limited during scheduled airline operations or if no commercial flights are present; check airport website for times.

There is no direct public transport to Quimper airport. The city is about 10 km away—downhill by bicycle or a 4 km walk to the nearest bus stop for onward travel. Taxis are easy to call, but car hire is strongly recommended for local mobility; rental desks (Avis, Hertz, Europcar) have limited hours, so advance booking is advised. Out-of-hours key collection can be arranged at the Air France counter.

Customs are available H24 with prior notice (typically 12–24 hours); procedures may require notification by fax or email as listed in the AIP/SIA website. Customs presence is infrequent but possible; see AIP/NOTAM for current requirements.

Facilities are basic with minimal infrastructure for GA, but access to the terminal and apron is straightforward via coded gates near the tower. The airport serves as a practical base for exploring Brittany, with Quimper offering scenic attractions and good dining options.

Community Fuel Prices

AVGAS Jet A1

Jet A1: Truck

Type Community price
AVGAS 100LL
€3.15 / L

Last reported 2026-06-04 · Refreshed 2026-06-06 · Community data can be inaccurate or outdated: Update Prices.

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METAR & TAF

VFR
36 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 27 09 11 kt
↓ 11 kt →L 2 kt
Wind 260° · 11 kt
Temperature 13°C
Dew point 11°C
Visibility 10km+
QNH 1009 hPa
Ceiling 5200 OVC

Potential hazards:

2-Hour Trend

Temporary (TEMPO) IFR
[4000 SHRA BKN012 BKN025TCU]
→ 4km · Showers Rain (SHRA) · Broken (BKN) 1200ft · Broken (BKN) 2500ft TCU
Cloud layers
5000 2500 0 ft
FEW 1700ft
SCT 2800ft

METAR: 44 mins · aviationweather.gov

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Landing Fees (€)

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Landing Fee
Frais d'atterrissage , MMD - MTOW Jusqu'à 2999kg
Net: €3.34
Gross: €4.01
Tax rate: 20.00%

Last updated 2019-05-09 00:00:00 +00:00. Data © Aerops.

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