Troyes-Barberey Airport (LFQB)
Medium airport · Barberey-Saint-Sulpice, Aube, Grand Est, France
Airport data
| Name | Troyes-Barberey Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFQB |
| Elevation | 388 ft (118 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°19'20" E 4°1'0" 48.32210, 4.01670 |
| Location | Barberey-Saint-Sulpice, Aube, Grand Est, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,408 ft (734 m) | 328 ft | GRS | No |
| 17/35 | 5,413 ft (1650 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 2,953 ft (900 m) | 328 ft | GRS | No |
Troyes-Barberey Airport at a glance
Troyes-Barberey Airport is a medium airport in Barberey-Saint-Sulpice, Aube, Grand Est, France. The field elevation of 388 ft (118 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFQB 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 — 17/35 — offers 5,413 ft (1650 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 LFQB 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 Troyes-Barberey Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chalons Vatry airport | LFOK | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Auxerre Branches airport | LFLA | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Saint-Dizier – Robinson Air Base | LFSI | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Melun-Villaroche Airfield | LFPM | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Paris-Orly Airport | LFPO | 130 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Troyes-Barberey Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 388 ft field elevation of Troyes-Barberey 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 Troyes-Barberey Airport
What is the ICAO code of Troyes-Barberey Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Troyes-Barberey Airport is LFQB, 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 Troyes-Barberey Airport above sea level?
Troyes-Barberey Airport sits at an elevation of 388 feet (118 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Troyes-Barberey Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.3221, 4.0167 — in Barberey-Saint-Sulpice, Aube, Grand Est, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Chalons Vatry airport, about 52 km away.
Does LFQB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFQB 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 Troyes-Barberey Airport?
Troyes-Barberey Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,413 ft (1650 m) with a ASP surface.