Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base (LFQP)
Medium airport · Bourscheid, Grand Est, France
Airport data
| Name | Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFQP |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°45'58" E 7°12'2" 48.76620, 7.20055 |
| Location | Bourscheid, Grand Est, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,205 ft (2196 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base at a glance
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base is a medium airport in Bourscheid, Grand Est, France. The field elevation of 1,017 ft (310 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFQP 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, 06/24, offers 7,205 ft (2196 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFQP 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 Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Strasbourg Airport | LFST | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Saarbrücken Airport | EDDR | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Lahr Airport | EDTL | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport | EDSB | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Nancy-Essey Airport | LFSN | 72 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,017 ft field elevation of Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base 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 Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base is LFQP, 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 Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base above sea level?
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base sits at an elevation of 1,017 feet (310 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base located?
The airport lies at 48.7662, 7.2006 — in Bourscheid, Grand Est, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Strasbourg Airport, about 40 km away.
Does LFQP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFQP 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 Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base?
Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 7,205 ft (2196 m) with a ASP surface.