Biarritz Pays Basque airport (LFBZ)
Medium airport · Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Airport data
| Name | Biarritz Pays Basque airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFBZ |
| IATA | BIQ |
| Elevation | 245 ft (75 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°28'6" W 1°31'24" 43.46837, -1.52322 |
| Location | Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,382 ft (2250 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Biarritz Pays Basque airport at a glance
Biarritz Pays Basque airport is a medium airport in Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, known to airline systems as BIQ. The field elevation of 245 ft (75 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFBZ 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, 09/27, offers 7,382 ft (2250 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFBZ 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 Biarritz Pays Basque airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| San Sebastián Airport | LESO | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Ororbia Airfield | ES-0153 | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Pamplona Airport | LEPP | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Pau Pyrénées Airport | LFBP | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Lumbier Airfield | LEUM | 91 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Biarritz Pays Basque airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 245 ft field elevation of Biarritz Pays Basque 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 Biarritz Pays Basque airport
What is the ICAO code of Biarritz Pays Basque airport?
The ICAO identifier of Biarritz Pays Basque airport is LFBZ, and its IATA code is BIQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Biarritz Pays Basque airport above sea level?
Biarritz Pays Basque airport sits at an elevation of 245 feet (75 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Biarritz Pays Basque airport located?
The airport lies at 43.4684, -1.5232 — in Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is San Sebastián Airport, about 25 km away.
Does LFBZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFBZ 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 Biarritz Pays Basque airport?
Biarritz Pays Basque airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 7,382 ft (2250 m) with a ASP surface.