Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport (LFBN)
Medium airport · Niort/Souché, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Airport data
| Name | Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFBN |
| IATA | NIT |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°18'49" W 0°23'40" 46.31348, -0.39453 |
| Location | Niort/Souché, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,774 ft (1760 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport at a glance
Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport is a medium airport in Niort/Souché, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, known to airline systems as NIT. The field elevation of 203 ft (62 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFBN 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, 07/25, offers 5,774 ft (1760 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFBN 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 Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Poitiers-Biard Airport | LFBI | 62 km (33 NM) |
| La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport | LFBH | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport | LFDN | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base | LFBG | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Angoulême Brie-Champniers airport | LFBU | 81 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 203 ft field elevation of Niort - Marais Poitevin 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 Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport
What is the ICAO code of Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport is LFBN, and its IATA code is NIT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport above sea level?
Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport 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 Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.3135, -0.3945 — in Niort/Souché, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Poitiers-Biard Airport, about 62 km away.
Does LFBN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFBN 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 Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport?
Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,774 ft (1760 m) with a ASP surface.