Beauvais-Tillé airport (LFOB)
Large airport · Beauvais, Hauts-de-France, France
Airport data
| Name | Beauvais-Tillé airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFOB |
| IATA | BVA |
| Elevation | 359 ft (109 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°27'16" E 2°6'46" 49.45440, 2.11278 |
| Location | Beauvais, Hauts-de-France, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,625 ft (1105 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
| 12/30 | 7,972 ft (2430 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13R/31L | — | — | UNK | No |
Beauvais-Tillé airport at a glance
Beauvais-Tillé airport is a large airport in Beauvais, Hauts-de-France, France, known to airline systems as BVA. The field elevation of 359 ft (109 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFOB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 7,972 ft (2430 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFOB 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 Beauvais-Tillé airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Creil Air Base | LFPC | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Pontoise-Cormeilles Aerodrome | LFPT | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Amiens Glisy Airfield | LFAY | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Charles de Gaulle International Airport | LFPG | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Paris-Le Bourget International Airport | LFPB | 60 km (32 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Beauvais-Tillé airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 359 ft field elevation of Beauvais-Tillé 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 Beauvais-Tillé airport
What is the ICAO code of Beauvais-Tillé airport?
The ICAO identifier of Beauvais-Tillé airport is LFOB, and its IATA code is BVA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Beauvais-Tillé airport above sea level?
Beauvais-Tillé airport sits at an elevation of 359 feet (109 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Beauvais-Tillé airport located?
The airport lies at 49.4544, 2.1128 — in Beauvais, Hauts-de-France, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Creil Air Base, about 37 km away.
Does LFOB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFOB 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 Beauvais-Tillé airport?
Beauvais-Tillé airport has 3 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 7,972 ft (2430 m) with a ASP surface.