La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport (LFBH)
Medium airport · La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Airport data
| Name | La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFBH |
| IATA | LRH |
| Elevation | 74 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°10'45" W 1°11'43" 46.17920, -1.19528 |
| Location | La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,398 ft (2255 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport at a glance
La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport is a medium airport in La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, known to airline systems as LRH. The field elevation of 74 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFBH are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 7,398 ft (2255 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFBH 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 La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport | LFDN | 36 km (19 NM) |
| La Roche-sur-Yon Les Ajoncs Airport | LFRI | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport | LFBN | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Royan-Médis Airport | LFCY | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base | LFBG | 89 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 74 ft field elevation of La Rochelle Île de Ré 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 La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport
What is the ICAO code of La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport?
The ICAO identifier of La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport is LFBH, and its IATA code is LRH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport above sea level?
La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport sits at an elevation of 74 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.1792, -1.1953 — in La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport, about 36 km away.
Does LFBH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFBH 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 La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport?
La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 7,398 ft (2255 m) with a ASP surface.