Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base (LFBM)
Medium airport · Mont-de-Marsan, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Airport data
| Name | Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFBM |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°54'42" W 0°30'27" 43.91170, -0.50750 |
| Location | Mont-de-Marsan, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 11,821 ft (3603 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base at a glance
Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base is a medium airport in Mont-de-Marsan, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The field elevation of 203 ft (62 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFBM 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, 09/27, offers 11,821 ft (3603 m) of pem 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 LFBM 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 Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pau Pyrénées Airport | LFBP | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Cazaux (BA 120) Air Base | LFBC | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch | LFCH | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport | LFBT | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Auch Gers Airfield | LFDH | 92 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 203 ft field elevation of Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) 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 Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base is LFBM, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base above sea level?
Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base located?
The airport lies at 43.9117, -0.5075 — in Mont-de-Marsan, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pau Pyrénées Airport, about 60 km away.
Does LFBM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFBM 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 Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base?
Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 11,821 ft (3603 m) with a PEM surface.