Large airport · Lesquin, France
Lille Airport
It is the 12th busiest French airport by number of passengers: around 970,000 in 2001 and 1,397,637 in 2012. Its IATA code is LIL. Its ICAO code is LFQQ. It has 2 runways, longest 9,268 ft (ASP). Elevation 157 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Lesquin, France |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LIL |
| ICAO code | LFQQ |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 9,268 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 157 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 50.5666° N, 3.1024° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Lille Airport is known for
It is the 12th busiest French airport by number of passengers: around 970,000 in 2001 and 1,397,637 in 2012.
History
The current passenger terminal was built in 1996.
Official website: https://www.lille.aeroport.fr/home/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Lille Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- St Bavo's Cathedral · Belgium · 43.3 miles away
- Gravensteen · Belgium · 43.3 miles away
- Belfry of Bruges · Belgium · 44.7 miles away
- Manneken Pis · Belgium · 57.9 miles away
- Grand Place, Brussels · Belgium · 58.0 miles away
- Atomium · Belgium · 58.7 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Lille Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- National Park Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse · Belgium · 63.9 miles away
- Oosterschelde National Park · Netherlands · 78.5 miles away
- De Biesbosch National Park · Netherlands · 109.2 miles away
- De Groote Peel National Park · Netherlands · 130.1 miles away
- Upper Sûre Natural Park · Luxembourg · 130.6 miles away
- Meinweg National Park · Netherlands · 137.8 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport
18.1 miles awayMerville-Calonne Airport
20.5 miles awayGhent/Industry Zone Heliport
41.7 miles awayOstend-Bruges International Airport
44.9 miles awayAlbert Bray airport
45.0 miles awayMore airports in France
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lille Airport?
It is the 12th busiest French airport by number of passengers: around 970,000 in 2001 and 1,397,637 in 2012.
What is the airport code for Lille Airport?
Lille Airport — its IATA code is LIL and its ICAO code is LFQQ.
Where is Lille Airport located?
Lille Airport serves Lesquin, France. Its coordinates are 50.5666° N, 3.1024° E.
What is the history of Lille Airport?
The current passenger terminal was built in 1996.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4202
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lille_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.