Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) (LFXA)
Medium airport · Ambérieu, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Airport data
| Name | Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFXA |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°59'14" E 5°19'42" 45.98730, 5.32844 |
| Location | Ambérieu, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
| 02/20 | 2,625 ft (800 m) | 328 ft | GRS | No |
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) at a glance
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) is a medium airport in Ambérieu, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. The field elevation of 823 ft (251 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFXA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFXA 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 Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LFLL | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Lyon Bron Airport | LFLY | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Mâcon-Charnay Airfield | LFLM | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport | LFLB | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Annecy Meythet airport | LFLP | 60 km (32 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 823 ft field elevation of Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) 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 Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)
What is the ICAO code of Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)?
The ICAO identifier of Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) is LFXA, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) above sea level?
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) sits at an elevation of 823 feet (251 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) located?
The airport lies at 45.9873, 5.3284 — in Ambérieu, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, about 34 km away.
Does LFXA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFXA 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 Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)?
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.