IATA CodeLYS
ICAO CodeLFLL
CountryFrance France
Aerial view of Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône

Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, France

Location

UTC

Timezone

45.7260 N, 5.0901 E

Coordinates

821 ft (250 m)

Elevation

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What is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport?

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS/LFLL) is Large Airport serving Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône in France. Located at coordinates 45.7260 N, 5.0901 E, the airport sits at an elevation of 821 feet (250 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport offers scheduled commercial flights to various destinations.

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Visibility10 km

Local Time

22:14:47

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone
UTC
Region: France
Continent: Europe
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Where is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport on Map?

View the exact location of Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport on the interactive map below.

Geographic Information

HemisphereNorthern Hemisphere
ContinentEurope
CountryFrance France (FR)
CityColombier-Saugnieu, Rhône
Latitude45.725996
Longitude5.090139
Coordinates45.725996° N, 5.090139° E
Elevation821 ft (250 m)
GPS CodeLFLL
Region CodeFR-ARA

Location Map

Map of Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

Runways at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport has 4 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

17R/35L
Primary
Length
4,000 m13,123 ft
Width
45 m148 ft
Surface
Asphalt
17R/35L
Runway 2
Length
4,000 m13,123 ft
Width
45 m148 ft
Surface
Asphalt
17L/35R
Runway 3
Length
2,670 m8,760 ft
Width
45 m148 ft
Surface
Asphalt
17L/35R
Runway 4
Length
2,670 m8,760 ft
Width
45 m148 ft
Surface
Asphalt

Terminals at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport has 3 terminal(s). Below you can find the list of terminals and buildings at this airport.

Terminal 1 - Hall B
Terminal 2
Terminal 3

Radio Frequencies at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.

TypeFrequencyDescription
A/D136.075 MHzLyon approach
ATIS126.175 MHzATIS
GND121.825 MHzGND
PFLT121.650 MHzPREFLIGHT
TWR120.450 MHzTWR

About Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport — formerly known as Lyon Satolas Airport — is an international airport serving Lyon, France, as well as the entire Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is located in Colombier-Saugnieu, approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Lyon city centre. The airport is 30 minutes from the Lyon-Part-Dieu business district by the Rhônexpress tram.

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Airport Analysis for Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

Category
Large airport
Airport classification type
Altitude
Low
821 ft (250 m)
Service Status
Scheduled Flights Available
Regular scheduled flights operate at this airport
Direction Compass
NorthEast
Hemisphere position
Continent
Europe
Geographic region
Coordinate Position
Northern Hemisphere, Eastern Meridian
Geographic coordinate information

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Frequently Asked Questions

The IATA code for Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is LYS. The ICAO code is LFLL. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.
Where is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport located?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is located in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, France. The airport's coordinates are 45.7260 N, 5.0901 E.
What is the timezone at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport operates in the UTC timezone.
What is the elevation of Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is located at an elevation of 821 feet (250 meters) above sea level.