Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base (LFBF)
Medium airport · Toulouse/Francazal, Occitanie, France
Airport data
| Name | Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFBF |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°32'44" E 1°22'3" 43.54560, 1.36750 |
| Location | Toulouse/Francazal, Occitanie, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base at a glance
Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base is a medium airport in Toulouse/Francazal, Occitanie, France. The field elevation of 535 ft (163 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFBF 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, 12/30, offers 5,906 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFBF 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 Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toulouse-Blagnac Airport | LFBO | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Aérodrome de Saint-Girons - Antichan | LFCG | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Auch Gers Airfield | LFDH | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Albi Le Sequestre airport | LFCI | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Castres Mazamet Airport | LFCK | 74 km (40 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 535 ft field elevation of Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base 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 Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base is LFBF, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base above sea level?
Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base sits at an elevation of 535 feet (163 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base located?
The airport lies at 43.5456, 1.3675 — in Toulouse/Francazal, Occitanie, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, about 9 km away.
Does LFBF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFBF 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 Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base?
Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,906 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.