Brive Souillac airport (LFSL)
Medium airport · Brive, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Airport data
| Name | Brive Souillac airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFSL |
| IATA | BVE |
| Elevation | 1,016 ft (310 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°2'23" E 1°29'8" 45.03972, 1.48556 |
| Location | Brive, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 147 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Brive Souillac airport at a glance
Brive Souillac airport is a medium airport in Brive, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, known to airline systems as BVE. The field elevation of 1,016 ft (310 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFSL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 6,890 ft (2100 m) of asphalt surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFSL 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 Brive Souillac airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Périgueux-Bassillac Airport | LFBX | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Aurillac airport | LFLW | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Cahors Lalbenque airport | LFCC | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airport | LFBE | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Limoges Airport | LFBL | 95 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Brive Souillac airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,016 ft field elevation of Brive Souillac 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 Brive Souillac airport
What is the ICAO code of Brive Souillac airport?
The ICAO identifier of Brive Souillac airport is LFSL, and its IATA code is BVE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Brive Souillac airport above sea level?
Brive Souillac airport sits at an elevation of 1,016 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 Brive Souillac airport located?
The airport lies at 45.0397, 1.4856 — in Brive, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Périgueux-Bassillac Airport, about 55 km away.
Does LFSL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFSL 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 Brive Souillac airport?
Brive Souillac airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a asphalt surface.