Brest Bretagne airport (LFRB)
Large airport · Brest, Brittany, France
Airport data
| Name | Brest Bretagne airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFRB |
| IATA | BES |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°26'52" W 4°25'7" 48.44790, -4.41854 |
| Location | Brest, Brittany, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07L/25R | 2,297 ft (700 m) | 59 ft | ASP | No |
| 07R/25L | 10,171 ft (3100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Brest Bretagne airport at a glance
Brest Bretagne airport is a large airport in Brest, Brittany, France, known to airline systems as BES. The field elevation of 325 ft (99 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFRB 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 2 runways, the longest — 07R/25L — offers 10,171 ft (3100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07R points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFRB 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 Brest Bretagne airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base | LFRL | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Landivisiau Air Base | LFRJ | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Morlaix-Ploujean Airport | LFRU | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Quimper-Cornouaille Airport | LFRQ | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Lannion Airport | LFRO | 78 km (42 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Brest Bretagne airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 325 ft field elevation of Brest Bretagne 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 Brest Bretagne airport
What is the ICAO code of Brest Bretagne airport?
The ICAO identifier of Brest Bretagne airport is LFRB, and its IATA code is BES. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Brest Bretagne airport above sea level?
Brest Bretagne airport sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Brest Bretagne airport located?
The airport lies at 48.4479, -4.4185 — in Brest, Brittany, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base, about 19 km away.
Does LFRB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFRB 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 Brest Bretagne airport?
Brest Bretagne airport has 2 runways. The longest, 07R/25L, measures 10,171 ft (3100 m) with a ASP surface.