Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport (LFRT)
Medium airport · Trémuson, Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany, France
Airport data
| Name | Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFRT |
| IATA | SBK |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°32'19" W 2°51'13" 48.53863, -2.85352 |
| Location | Trémuson, Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,218 ft (2200 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport at a glance
Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport is a medium airport in Trémuson, Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany, France, known to airline systems as SBK. The field elevation of 453 ft (138 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFRT 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 7,218 ft (2200 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 LFRT 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 Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lannion Airport | LFRO | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Dinard Pleurtuit Saint-Malo airport | LFRD | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Morlaix-Ploujean Airport | LFRU | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Jersey Airport | EGJJ | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Vannes-Meucon Airport | LFRV | 91 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 453 ft field elevation of Saint-Brieuc-Armor 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 Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport
What is the ICAO code of Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport is LFRT, and its IATA code is SBK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport above sea level?
Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport sits at an elevation of 453 feet (138 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.5386, -2.8535 — in Trémuson, Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lannion Airport, about 51 km away.
Does LFRT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFRT 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 Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport?
Saint-Brieuc-Armor Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 7,218 ft (2200 m) with a ASP surface.