Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield (LFOI)
Medium airport · Buigny-Saint-Maclou, Hauts-de-France, France
Airport data
| Name | Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFOI |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°8'37" E 1°49'55" 50.14350, 1.83189 |
| Location | Buigny-Saint-Maclou, Hauts-de-France, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,101 ft (1250 m) | 75 ft | CON | No |
| 02L/20R | 2,950 ft (899 m) | 330 ft | Grass | No |
| 13/31 | 1,880 ft (573 m) | 260 ft | Grass | No |
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield at a glance
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield is a medium airport in Buigny-Saint-Maclou, Hauts-de-France, France. The field elevation of 220 ft (67 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFOI are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 02/20 — offers 4,101 ft (1250 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFOI 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 Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport | LFAT | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Amiens Glisy Airfield | LFAY | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | LFQT | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Beauvais-Tillé airport | LFOB | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Péronne Saint-Quentin Airfield | LFAG | 91 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 220 ft field elevation of Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield 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 Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield is LFOI, 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 Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield above sea level?
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield located?
The airport lies at 50.1435, 1.8319 — in Buigny-Saint-Maclou, Hauts-de-France, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Le Touquet-Côte d'Opale Airport, about 44 km away.
Does LFOI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFOI 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 Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield?
Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield has 3 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 4,101 ft (1250 m) with a CON surface.