Limoges Airport (LFBL)
Medium airport · Limoges/Bellegarde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Airport data
| Name | Limoges Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFBL |
| IATA | LIG |
| Elevation | 1,300 ft (396 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°51'46" E 1°10'46" 45.86280, 1.17944 |
| Location | Limoges/Bellegarde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Limoges Airport at a glance
Limoges Airport is a medium airport in Limoges/Bellegarde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, known to airline systems as LIG. The field elevation of 1,300 ft (396 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFBL 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 8,202 ft (2500 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 LFBL 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 Limoges Airport
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 | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Périgueux-Bassillac Airport | LFBX | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Brive Souillac airport | LFSL | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Montluçon-Guéret Airport | LFBK | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Poitiers-Biard Airport | LFBI | 105 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Limoges Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,300 ft field elevation of Limoges 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 Limoges Airport
What is the ICAO code of Limoges Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Limoges Airport is LFBL, and its IATA code is LIG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Limoges Airport above sea level?
Limoges Airport sits at an elevation of 1,300 feet (396 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Limoges Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.8628, 1.1794 — in Limoges/Bellegarde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Angoulême Brie-Champniers airport, about 76 km away.
Does LFBL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFBL 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 Limoges Airport?
Limoges Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.