Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport (LFMH)
Medium airport · Andrézieux-Bouthéon, Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Airport data
| Name | Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFMH |
| IATA | EBU |
| Elevation | 1,325 ft (404 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°32'26" E 4°17'47" 45.54060, 4.29639 |
| Location | Andrézieux-Bouthéon, Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 7,546 ft (2300 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport at a glance
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport is a medium airport in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, known to airline systems as EBU. The field elevation of 1,325 ft (404 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFMH 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, 17/35, offers 7,546 ft (2300 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFMH 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 Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon Bron Airport | LFLY | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Roanne-Renaison Airport | LFLO | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LFLL | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport | LFLS | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Valence-Chabeuil Airport | LFLU | 87 km (47 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,325 ft field elevation of Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon 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 Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport
What is the ICAO code of Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport is LFMH, and its IATA code is EBU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport above sea level?
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport sits at an elevation of 1,325 feet (404 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.5406, 4.2964 — in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lyon Bron Airport, about 54 km away.
Does LFMH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFMH 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 Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport?
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 7,546 ft (2300 m) with a ASP surface.