Feteşti Borcea Air Base (LRFT)
Medium airport · Borcea, Călăraşi County, Romania
Airport data
| Name | Feteşti Borcea Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LRFT |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°23'32" E 27°43'36" 44.39230, 27.72670 |
| Location | Borcea, Călăraşi County, Romania |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Feteşti Borcea Air Base at a glance
Feteşti Borcea Air Base is a medium airport in Borcea, Călăraşi County, Romania. The field elevation of 180 ft (55 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LRFT 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, 18/36, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LRFT 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 Feteşti Borcea Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport | LRCK | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Tulcea Danube Delta Airport | LRTC | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Boboc Air Base | LRBO | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Balchik Airfield | LBWB | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Varna Airport | LBWN | 129 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Feteşti Borcea Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 180 ft field elevation of Feteşti Borcea Air Base 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 21 airports and airfields we list for Romania — 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 Feteşti Borcea Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Feteşti Borcea Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Feteşti Borcea Air Base is LRFT, 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 Feteşti Borcea Air Base above sea level?
Feteşti Borcea Air Base sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Feteşti Borcea Air Base located?
The airport lies at 44.3923, 27.7267 — in Borcea, Călăraşi County, Romania, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport, about 61 km away.
Does LRFT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LRFT 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 Feteşti Borcea Air Base?
Feteşti Borcea Air Base has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.