Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch (LFCH)
Medium airport · Arcachon/La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Airport data
| Name | Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFCH |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°35'47" W 1°6'39" 44.59640, -1.11083 |
| Location | Arcachon/La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07L/25R | 4,416 ft (1346 m) | 76 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07R/25L | 4,213 ft (1284 m) | 197 ft | GRS | No |
Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch at a glance
Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch is a medium airport in Arcachon/La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The field elevation of 52 ft (16 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFCH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 07L/25R — offers 4,416 ft (1346 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07L points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFCH 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 Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cazaux (BA 120) Air Base | LFBC | 7 km (4 NM) |
| Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport | LFBD | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Mont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air Base | LFBM | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Royan-Médis Airport | LFCY | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Biarritz Pays Basque airport | LFBZ | 130 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 52 ft field elevation of Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch 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 Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch
What is the ICAO code of Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch?
The ICAO identifier of Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch is LFCH, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch above sea level?
Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch located?
The airport lies at 44.5964, -1.1108 — in Arcachon/La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cazaux (BA 120) Air Base, about 7 km away.
Does LFCH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFCH 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 Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch?
Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch has 2 runways. The longest, 07L/25R, measures 4,416 ft (1346 m) with a ASP surface.