LPY - Le Puy-Loudes Airport
Le Puy, France
IATA Code: LPY · Le Puy, France
The airport code LPY is the IATA identifier for Le Puy-Loudes Airport. You may also find it referred to as Le Puy Airport (LPY).
Le Puy-Loudes Airport (LPY) serves Le Puy, France, in the Europe fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.
LPY is the IATA airport code for Le Puy-Loudes Airport, located in Le Puy, France. The airport is situated at coordinates 45.0807°N, 3.7629°E. The current jet fuel price in the Europe region is $5.51/gallon as of 2026-05-16.
Current Jet Fuel Price (Europe)
$5.51/gallon
⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%
Airport Information
- IATA Code
- LPY
- City
- Le Puy
- Country
- France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Latitude
- 45.0807°
- Longitude
- 3.7629°
- Type
- airport
- Fuel Region
- Europe
Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from LPY
Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.
| Destination | Distance | Est. Fuel Cost | Fuel Surcharge* |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBU - St-Etienne | 66 km | $1,018 | $2/passenger |
| MEN - Mende | 67 km | $1,034 | $2/passenger |
| OBS - Aubenas-vals-lanas | 77 km | $1,188 | $2/passenger |
| CFE - Clermont-Ferrand | 91 km | $1,404 | $3/passenger |
| VAF - Valence | 97 km | $1,497 | $3/passenger |
| AUR - Aurillac | 108 km | $1,666 | $3/passenger |
| RNE - Roanne | 110 km | $1,697 | $3/passenger |
| LYN - Lyon | 117 km | $1,805 | $4/passenger |
| VHY - Vichy | 124 km | $1,913 | $4/passenger |
| LYS - Lyon | 125 km | $1,929 | $4/passenger |
| RDZ - Rodez | 126 km | $1,944 | $4/passenger |
| GNB - Grenoble | 127 km | $1,959 | $4/passenger |
| XOG - Orange | 136 km | $2,098 | $4/passenger |
| SYT - St.-yan | 149 km | $2,299 | $5/passenger |
| FNI - Nimes | 156 km | $2,407 | $5/passenger |
| AVN - Avignon | 159 km | $2,453 | $5/passenger |
| MCU - Montlucon-gueret | 167 km | $2,576 | $5/passenger |
| MPL - Montpellier | 168 km | $2,592 | $5/passenger |
| CMF - Chambery | 177 km | $2,731 | $5/passenger |
| BVE - Brive | 179 km | $2,762 | $6/passenger |
| LBI - Albi | 184 km | $2,839 | $6/passenger |
| ZAO - Cahors | 198 km | $3,055 | $6/passenger |
| BZR - Beziers | 198 km | $3,055 | $6/passenger |
| DCM - Castres | 206 km | $3,178 | $6/passenger |
| NCY - Annecy | 206 km | $3,178 | $6/passenger |
| MRS - Marseille | 216 km | $3,332 | $7/passenger |
| LIG - Limoges | 219 km | $3,379 | $7/passenger |
| NVS - Nevers | 220 km | $3,394 | $7/passenger |
| XMW - Montauban | 222 km | $3,425 | $7/passenger |
| GVA - Geneva | 223 km | $3,440 | $7/passenger |
| MFX - Ajaccio | 223 km | $3,440 | $7/passenger |
| CVF - Courcheval | 228 km | $3,518 | $7/passenger |
| QNJ - Annemasse | 231 km | $3,564 | $7/passenger |
| PGX - Perigueux | 232 km | $3,579 | $7/passenger |
| CCF - Carcassonne | 238 km | $3,672 | $7/passenger |
| MVV - Verdun | 240 km | $3,703 | $7/passenger |
| BOU - Bourges | 245 km | $3,780 | $8/passenger |
| TLS - Toulouse | 250 km | $3,857 | $8/passenger |
| DLE - Dole | 253 km | $3,903 | $8/passenger |
| CHR - Chateauroux | 253 km | $3,903 | $8/passenger |
| EGC - Bergerac | 257 km | $3,965 | $8/passenger |
| CTT - Le Castellet | 259 km | $3,996 | $8/passenger |
| DIJ - Dijon | 264 km | $4,073 | $8/passenger |
| AGF - Agen | 270 km | $4,166 | $8/passenger |
| PGF - Perpignan | 270 km | $4,166 | $8/passenger |
| QLS - Lausanne | 275 km | $4,243 | $8/passenger |
| ANG - Angouleme | 286 km | $4,412 | $9/passenger |
| TLN - Hyeres | 291 km | $4,490 | $9/passenger |
| AOT - Aosta | 291 km | $4,490 | $9/passenger |
| FRJ - Frejus | 300 km | $4,628 | $9/passenger |
* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.
How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your LPY Flights
Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.
Currently, the Europe region has jet fuel priced at $5.51/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.
Tips to Save on Flights from LPY
- Book during periods of lower fuel prices (typically Q1)
- Choose airlines with fuel-efficient aircraft (787, A350)
- Consider nearby alternative airports
- Book direct flights to avoid multiple fuel surcharges
Climate & Weather at Le Puy
Le Puy experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons. Summers are generally pleasant (18-28°C / 64-82°F), while winters can be cold and may bring snow or ice that occasionally affects flight schedules. Travelers arriving in winter should be prepared for potential weather-related delays and dress in warm layers.
Traveler Guide: Flying Through LPY
As a European airport, LPY falls within the Europe fuel pricing zone. European airports typically offer excellent rail and public transit connections to city centers. If traveling within the Schengen Area, border checks are minimal for intra-Schengen flights. Travelers from outside the EU/Schengen zone should ensure visa requirements are met before departure.
🇺🇳 France Travel Tips
Paris CDG and Orly are connected to central Paris via RER trains and buses. Within the Schengen Area, inter-European flights from French airports don't require passport control. French airports charge airline taxes that are partially reflected in fuel surcharges.
Planning Your Trip via LPY
- Arrival time: Arrive 2 hours early for domestic flights, 3 hours for international flights at Le Puy-Loudes Airport
- Ground transportation: Check current gasoline costs for driving to/from LPY
- Fuel impact awareness: The Europe region currently prices jet fuel at $5.51/gallon — compare this with other regions to understand route pricing
- Alternative airports: The nearest airports to LPY are EBU, MEN, OBS — consider these for potentially lower fares