Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport (LFRH)
Medium airport · Lorient/Lann/Bihoué, Brittany, France
Airport data
| Name | Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFRH |
| IATA | LRT |
| Elevation | 160 ft (49 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°45'38" W 3°26'24" 47.76060, -3.44000 |
| Location | Lorient/Lann/Bihoué, Brittany, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,479 ft (1670 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 07/25 | 7,884 ft (2403 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport at a glance
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport is a medium airport in Lorient/Lann/Bihoué, Brittany, France, known to airline systems as LRT. The field elevation of 160 ft (49 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFRH 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 — 07/25 — offers 7,884 ft (2403 m) of con 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 LFRH 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 Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vannes-Meucon Airport | LFRV | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Quimper-Cornouaille Airport | LFRQ | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base | LFRL | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport | LFRT | 97 km (52 NM) |
| La Baule-Escoublac Airport | LFRE | 97 km (52 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 160 ft field elevation of Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) 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 Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport is LFRH, and its IATA code is LRT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport above sea level?
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport sits at an elevation of 160 feet (49 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.7606, -3.4400 — in Lorient/Lann/Bihoué, Brittany, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vannes-Meucon Airport, about 54 km away.
Does LFRH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFRH 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 Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport?
Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 7,884 ft (2403 m) with a CON surface.