Pau Pyrénées Airport (LFBP)
Medium airport · Pau/Pyrénées (Uzein), Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Airport data
| Name | Pau Pyrénées Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFBP |
| IATA | PUF |
| Elevation | 616 ft (188 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°22'48" W 0°25'7" 43.38000, -0.41861 |
| Location | Pau/Pyrénées (Uzein), Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Pau Pyrénées Airport at a glance
Pau Pyrénées Airport is a medium airport in Pau/Pyrénées (Uzein), Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, known to airline systems as PUF. The field elevation of 616 ft (188 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFBP 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, 13/31, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFBP 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 Pau Pyrénées Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport | LFBT | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base | LFBM | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Auch Gers Airfield | LFDH | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Biarritz Pays Basque airport | LFBZ | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Santa Cilia de Jaca Airfield | LECI | 94 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pau Pyrénées Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 616 ft field elevation of Pau Pyrénées 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 Pau Pyrénées Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pau Pyrénées Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pau Pyrénées Airport is LFBP, and its IATA code is PUF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pau Pyrénées Airport above sea level?
Pau Pyrénées Airport sits at an elevation of 616 feet (188 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pau Pyrénées Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.3800, -0.4186 — in Pau/Pyrénées (Uzein), Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport, about 40 km away.
Does LFBP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFBP 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 Pau Pyrénées Airport?
Pau Pyrénées Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.