Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (LFBO)
Large airport · Toulouse/Blagnac, Occitanie, France
Airport data
| Name | Toulouse-Blagnac Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFBO |
| IATA | TLS |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°37'45" E 1°21'50" 43.62910, 1.36382 |
| Location | Toulouse/Blagnac, Occitanie, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14R/32L | 11,483 ft (3500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport at a glance
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport is a large airport in Toulouse/Blagnac, Occitanie, France, known to airline systems as TLS. The field elevation of 499 ft (152 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFBO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14R/32L — offers 11,483 ft (3500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14R points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFBO 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 Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base | LFBF | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Auch Gers Airfield | LFDH | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Albi Le Sequestre airport | LFCI | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Aérodrome de Saint-Girons - Antichan | LFCG | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Castres Mazamet Airport | LFCK | 75 km (41 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 499 ft field elevation of Toulouse-Blagnac 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 Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
What is the ICAO code of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Toulouse-Blagnac Airport is LFBO, and its IATA code is TLS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Toulouse-Blagnac Airport above sea level?
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Toulouse-Blagnac Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.6291, 1.3638 — in Toulouse/Blagnac, Occitanie, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Toulouse-Francazal (BA 101) Air Base, about 9 km away.
Does LFBO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFBO 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 Toulouse-Blagnac Airport?
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14R/32L, measures 11,483 ft (3500 m) with a ASP surface.