Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LFBT)
Medium airport · Tarbes/Lourdes/Pyrénées, Occitanie, France
Airport data
| Name | Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFBT |
| IATA | LDE |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (384 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°10'43" W 0°0'23" 43.17870, -0.00644 |
| Location | Tarbes/Lourdes/Pyrénées, Occitanie, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport at a glance
Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport is a medium airport in Tarbes/Lourdes/Pyrénées, Occitanie, France, known to airline systems as LDE. The field elevation of 1,260 ft (384 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFBT 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, 02/20, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFBT 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 Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
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 | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Auch Gers Airfield | LFDH | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Castejón de Sos field | ES-0347 | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Castejón de Sos Airfield | ES-0205 | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Santa Cilia de Jaca Airfield | LECI | 90 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,260 ft field elevation of Tarbes-Lourdes-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 Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport is LFBT, and its IATA code is LDE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport above sea level?
Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport sits at an elevation of 1,260 feet (384 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.1787, -0.0064 — in Tarbes/Lourdes/Pyrénées, Occitanie, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pau Pyrénées Airport, about 40 km away.
Does LFBT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFBT 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 Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport?
Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.