Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport (LFHO)
Medium airport · Lanas, Ardèche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Airport data
| Name | Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFHO |
| IATA | OBS |
| Elevation | 923 ft (281 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°32'40" E 4°22'20" 44.54437, 4.37219 |
| Location | Lanas, Ardèche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,675 ft (1425 m) | 98 ft | Paved | No |
Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport at a glance
Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport is a medium airport in Lanas, Ardèche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, known to airline systems as OBS. The field elevation of 923 ft (281 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFHO 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, 18/36, offers 4,675 ft (1425 m) of paved surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFHO 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 Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes | LFMS | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base | LFMO | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Valence-Chabeuil Airport | LFLU | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Mende-Brenoux Airfield | LFNB | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Avignon Caumont airport | LFMV | 82 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 923 ft field elevation of Aubenas-South Ardèche 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 Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport
What is the ICAO code of Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport is LFHO, and its IATA code is OBS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport above sea level?
Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport sits at an elevation of 923 feet (281 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.5444, 4.3722 — in Lanas, Ardèche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes, about 56 km away.
Does LFHO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFHO 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 Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport?
Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 4,675 ft (1425 m) with a Paved surface.