Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base (LFBG)
Medium airport · Cognac/Châteaubernard, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Airport data
| Name | Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFBG |
| IATA | CNG |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°39'30" W 0°19'3" 45.65830, -0.31750 |
| Location | Cognac/Châteaubernard, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,949 ft (2423 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 08/26 | 5,951 ft (1814 m) | 197 ft | MAC | Yes |
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base at a glance
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base is a medium airport in Cognac/Châteaubernard, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, known to airline systems as CNG. The field elevation of 102 ft (31 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFBG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 7,949 ft (2423 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFBG 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 Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angoulême Brie-Champniers airport | LFBU | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Royan-Médis Airport | LFCY | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport | LFDN | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport | LFBN | 73 km (39 NM) |
| La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport | LFBH | 89 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 102 ft field elevation of Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) 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 Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base is LFBG, and its IATA code is CNG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base above sea level?
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base located?
The airport lies at 45.6583, -0.3175 — in Cognac/Châteaubernard, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Angoulême Brie-Champniers airport, about 43 km away.
Does LFBG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFBG 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 Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base?
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 7,949 ft (2423 m) with a PEM surface.