Paris-Le Bourget International Airport (LFPB)

Large airport · Paris, Île-de-France, France

Airport data

NameParis-Le Bourget International Airport
ICAOLFPB
IATALBG
Elevation218 ft (66 m) above mean sea level
CoordinatesN 48°57'44" E 2°26'12"
48.96228, 2.43654
LocationParis, Île-de-France, France
Scheduled serviceYes

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Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
03/217,858 ft (2395 m)148 ftASPYes
07/259,843 ft (3000 m)148 ftPEMYes
09/276,060 ft (1847 m)148 ftASPYes

Paris-Le Bourget International Airport at a glance

Paris-Le Bourget International Airport is a large airport in Paris, Île-de-France, France, known to airline systems as LBG. The field elevation of 218 ft (66 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFPB 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 — 07/25 — offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.

For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFPB 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 Paris-Le Bourget International Airport

Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.

AirportCodeDistance
Charles de Gaulle International AirportLFPG10 km (5 NM)
Paris-Orly AirportLFPO26 km (14 NM)
Vélizy-Villacoublay Air BaseLFPV27 km (15 NM)
Pontoise-Cormeilles AerodromeLFPT33 km (18 NM)
Creil Air BaseLFPC33 km (18 NM)

Flight-planning notes for Paris-Le Bourget International Airport

Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 218 ft field elevation of Paris-Le Bourget International 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 Paris-Le Bourget International Airport

What is the ICAO code of Paris-Le Bourget International Airport?

The ICAO identifier of Paris-Le Bourget International Airport is LFPB, and its IATA code is LBG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.

How high is Paris-Le Bourget International Airport above sea level?

Paris-Le Bourget International Airport sits at an elevation of 218 feet (66 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.

Where exactly is Paris-Le Bourget International Airport located?

The airport lies at 48.9623, 2.4365 — in Paris, Île-de-France, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Charles de Gaulle International Airport, about 10 km away.

Does LFPB publish METAR weather reports?

Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFPB 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 Paris-Le Bourget International Airport?

Paris-Le Bourget International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a PEM surface.

Current METAR & TAF for LFPB