MY FS FLIGHTS
Figari Sud-Corse Airport lies in the far south of Corsica, close to the resort towns of Bonifacio and Porto-Vecchio, and serves as one of the island's principal gateways for both scheduled and general aviation traffic. Its single long hard-surfaced runway and ILS approach make it a straightforward destination for visiting simulator pilots, set against a dramatic Mediterranean backdrop.
Figari Sud-Corse Airport (ICAO: LFKF, IATA: FSC) serves the southern tip of Corsica, providing access to the nearby resort areas of Bonifacio and Porto-Vecchio. It opened in 1975 and has grown to become the third-largest airport on the island, handling scheduled airline services alongside general aviation movements. For a sim pilot, the field offers a single long, well-equipped runway with an ILS approach, set within striking coastal and hill terrain typical of southern Corsica.
The airport is located about 3 km northwest of the town of Figari, in the Corse-du-Sud département, and roughly 25 km southwest of Porto-Vecchio, on the island of Corsica.
Figari has a single physical runway, 05/23, measuring 8125 ft and surfaced in hard material. It is lit for night operations, and an ILS approach is available for runway 23. Field elevation is 62 ft.
Traffic at Figari is worked by Figari Tower on 120.3 MHz, with ground movements handled by Figari Ground on 121.8 MHz. An ATIS broadcast is available on 118.725 MHz. An ILS is provided for runway 23.
The airport sits close to the town of Figari itself, with the well-known resort of Bonifacio and its dramatic coastal cliffs to the south, and Porto-Vecchio some 25 km to the northeast, both useful landmarks when navigating visually toward the field.
Figari Sud-Corse Airport opened in 1975 and has since developed into the third-largest airport on Corsica, growing to support scheduled links between the island and mainland France as well as seasonal charter traffic.
Figari continues to operate as a commercial airport serving southern Corsica, with a single terminal handling scheduled domestic and international flights alongside general aviation movements. Its long, ILS-equipped runway supports airline operations as well as visiting light aircraft.