Poitiers-Biard Airport (LFBI)
Medium airport · Poitiers/Biard, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Airport data
| Name | Poitiers-Biard Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFBI |
| IATA | PIS |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°35'16" E 0°18'24" 46.58770, 0.30667 |
| Location | Poitiers/Biard, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,710 ft (2350 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Poitiers-Biard Airport at a glance
Poitiers-Biard Airport is a medium airport in Poitiers/Biard, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, known to airline systems as PIS. The field elevation of 423 ft (129 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFBI 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, 03/21, offers 7,710 ft (2350 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFBI 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 Poitiers-Biard Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport | LFBN | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Angoulême Brie-Champniers airport | LFBU | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Tours Val de Loire Airport | LFOT | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Limoges Airport | LFBL | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Châteauroux Déols airport | LFLX | 113 km (61 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Poitiers-Biard Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 423 ft field elevation of Poitiers-Biard 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 Poitiers-Biard Airport
What is the ICAO code of Poitiers-Biard Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Poitiers-Biard Airport is LFBI, and its IATA code is PIS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Poitiers-Biard Airport above sea level?
Poitiers-Biard Airport sits at an elevation of 423 feet (129 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Poitiers-Biard Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.5877, 0.3067 — in Poitiers/Biard, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport, about 62 km away.
Does LFBI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFBI 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 Poitiers-Biard Airport?
Poitiers-Biard Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 7,710 ft (2350 m) with a ASP surface.