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Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL)
Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport is an international airport serving Montpellier/Méditerranée (Occitanie), France. Its IATA code is MPL and its ICAO code is LFMT. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,600 m long.
- IATAMPL
- ICAOLFMT
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- MPL
- ICAO code
- LFMT
- City
- Montpellier/Méditerranée
- Region / province
- Occitanie
- Country / territory
- France
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 43.5762° N, 3.9630° E
- Elevation
- 5 m (17 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,600 m (8,530 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 2,600 m8,530 ft | Asphalt |
| 12R/30L | 1,100 m3,609 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,885 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,300 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 10 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,179 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 120.375 MHz |
| ATIS | 124.125 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.950 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.200 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.775 MHz |
Air freight to and from Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Montpellier/Méditerranée through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in France
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille Provence Airport | MRS | 102 km |
| Toulouse-Blagnac Airport | TLS | 209 km |
| Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport | CFE | 254 km |
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | 255 km |
| Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport | NCE | 262 km |
| Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport | BOD | 398 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport?
The IATA code of Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport is MPL and its ICAO code is LFMT. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport located?
Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport is in Montpellier/Méditerranée, Occitanie, France, at coordinates 43.5762° N, 3.9630° E and an elevation of 5 m (17 ft).
How far is Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,179 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,300 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,885 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport?
The longest runway at Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport is 2,600 m (8,530 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.