La Baule-Escoublac Airport (LFRE)
Medium airport · La Baule-Escoublac, Pays-de-la-Loire, France
Airport data
| Name | La Baule-Escoublac Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFRE |
| IATA | LBY |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°17'22" W 2°20'47" 47.28940, -2.34639 |
| Location | La Baule-Escoublac, Pays-de-la-Loire, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,117 ft (950 m) | 82 ft | ASP | No |
La Baule-Escoublac Airport at a glance
La Baule-Escoublac Airport is a medium airport in La Baule-Escoublac, Pays-de-la-Loire, France, known to airline systems as LBY. The field elevation of 105 ft (32 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFRE 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, 11/29, offers 3,117 ft (950 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFRE 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 La Baule-Escoublac Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint-Nazaire-Montoir Airport | LFRZ | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Vannes-Meucon Airport | LFRV | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Nantes Atlantique Airport | LFRS | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport | LFRH | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport | LFRN | 98 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for La Baule-Escoublac Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 105 ft field elevation of La Baule-Escoublac 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 La Baule-Escoublac Airport
What is the ICAO code of La Baule-Escoublac Airport?
The ICAO identifier of La Baule-Escoublac Airport is LFRE, and its IATA code is LBY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is La Baule-Escoublac Airport above sea level?
La Baule-Escoublac Airport sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is La Baule-Escoublac Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.2894, -2.3464 — in La Baule-Escoublac, Pays-de-la-Loire, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Saint-Nazaire-Montoir Airport, about 15 km away.
Does LFRE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFRE 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 La Baule-Escoublac Airport?
La Baule-Escoublac Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 3,117 ft (950 m) with a ASP surface.