Agen La Garenne airport (LFBA)
Medium airport · Agen, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Airport data
| Name | Agen La Garenne airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFBA |
| IATA | AGF |
| Elevation | 204 ft (62 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°10'27" E 0°35'35" 44.17417, 0.59309 |
| Location | Agen, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,103 ft (2165 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Agen La Garenne airport at a glance
Agen La Garenne airport is a medium airport in Agen, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, known to airline systems as AGF. The field elevation of 204 ft (62 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFBA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 7,103 ft (2165 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFBA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Agen La Garenne airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Auch Gers Airfield | LFDH | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airport | LFBE | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Cahors Lalbenque airport | LFCC | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Toulouse-Blagnac Airport | LFBO | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base | LFBM | 93 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Agen La Garenne airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 204 ft field elevation of Agen La Garenne airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 135 airports and airfields we list for France — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Agen La Garenne airport
What is the ICAO code of Agen La Garenne airport?
The ICAO identifier of Agen La Garenne airport is LFBA, and its IATA code is AGF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Agen La Garenne airport above sea level?
Agen La Garenne airport sits at an elevation of 204 feet (62 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Agen La Garenne airport located?
The airport lies at 44.1742, 0.5931 — in Agen, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Auch Gers Airfield, about 55 km away.
Does LFBA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFBA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Agen La Garenne airport?
Agen La Garenne airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 7,103 ft (2165 m) with a ASP surface.