Montluçon-Guéret Airport (LFBK)
Medium airport · Lépaud, Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Airport data
| Name | Montluçon-Guéret Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFBK |
| IATA | MCU |
| Elevation | 1,497 ft (456 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°13'21" E 2°21'50" 46.22260, 2.36396 |
| Location | Lépaud, Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 6,234 ft (1900 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Montluçon-Guéret Airport at a glance
Montluçon-Guéret Airport is a medium airport in Lépaud, Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, known to airline systems as MCU. The field elevation of 1,497 ft (456 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFBK 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, 17/35, offers 6,234 ft (1900 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFBK 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 Montluçon-Guéret Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport | LFLC | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Vichy-Charmeil Airport | LFLV | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Châteauroux Déols airport | LFLX | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Bourges airport | LFLD | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Avord (BA 702) Air Base | LFOA | 95 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Montluçon-Guéret Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,497 ft field elevation of Montluçon-Guéret 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 Montluçon-Guéret Airport
What is the ICAO code of Montluçon-Guéret Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Montluçon-Guéret Airport is LFBK, and its IATA code is MCU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Montluçon-Guéret Airport above sea level?
Montluçon-Guéret Airport sits at an elevation of 1,497 feet (456 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Montluçon-Guéret Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.2226, 2.3640 — in Lépaud, Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport, about 79 km away.
Does LFBK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFBK 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 Montluçon-Guéret Airport?
Montluçon-Guéret Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 6,234 ft (1900 m) with a ASP surface.