Périgueux-Bassillac Airport (LFBX)
Medium airport · Périgueux/Bassillac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Airport data
| Name | Périgueux-Bassillac Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFBX |
| IATA | PGX |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°11'53" E 0°48'56" 45.19810, 0.81556 |
| Location | Périgueux/Bassillac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,741 ft (1750 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Périgueux-Bassillac Airport at a glance
Périgueux-Bassillac Airport is a medium airport in Périgueux/Bassillac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, known to airline systems as PGX. The field elevation of 328 ft (100 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFBX 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, 11/29, offers 5,741 ft (1750 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFBX 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 Périgueux-Bassillac Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airport | LFBE | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Brive Souillac airport | LFSL | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Angoulême Brie-Champniers airport | LFBU | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Limoges Airport | LFBL | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base | LFBG | 102 km (55 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Périgueux-Bassillac Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 328 ft field elevation of Périgueux-Bassillac 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 Périgueux-Bassillac Airport
What is the ICAO code of Périgueux-Bassillac Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Périgueux-Bassillac Airport is LFBX, and its IATA code is PGX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Périgueux-Bassillac Airport above sea level?
Périgueux-Bassillac Airport sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Périgueux-Bassillac Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.1981, 0.8156 — in Périgueux/Bassillac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airport, about 48 km away.
Does LFBX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFBX 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 Périgueux-Bassillac Airport?
Périgueux-Bassillac Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,741 ft (1750 m) with a ASP surface.