Rodez–Aveyron Airport (IATA: RDZ, ICAO: LFCR; French: Aéroport de Rodez–Aveyron) is a growing local airport, located on the territory of the commune of Salles-la-Source approximately 10 km outside the centre of Rodez, the departmental capital of Aveyron, France.

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Rodez–Aveyron Airport Aéroport de Rodez–Aveyron
IATA: RDZ ICAO: LFCR
Summary
Airport type	Public
Operator	Chambre du Commerce et d'Industrie de Rodez
Location	Rodez, France
Elevation AMSL	1,910 ft / 582 m
Coordinates	44°24′38.9″N 02°28′59.5″E
Website	www.aeroport-rodez.fr
Map
LFCR Location of airport in the Occitanie region
Runways
Direction Length Surface m ft 13/31 2,100 6,890 Asphalt 13/31 800 2,625 Grass
Statistics (2007)
Passengers 73,000 Freight (tons) for 2009

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It has one international runway of 2,100 m in length, as well as a second, smaller runway of 800 m. It is a commodious airport for reaching the departments of Aveyron, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Lot, Hérault, Gard, Lozère and Cantal.

It is the 25th-busiest airport in mainland France.^[when?]

In 1971, the Rodez–Aveyron Airport was founded and managed by SAEML Air 12 which comprised the CCI of Rodez, Aveyron General Council, and the main regional banks. In March 2002, the Paris Orly connection by Air France commenced and was operated by Brit Air (a regional airline operating scheduled services as an Air France franchise). In 2003, there was an extension of the runway to 2,100 m and the installation of a new Instrument Landing System (ILS). In January 2008, there was an extension of the parking to 1000 places. In 2009, there was an extension of the airport and the creation of a new departure lounge.

The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights at Rodez–Aveyron Airport: