Brest Bretagne airport (BES): Codes, Runways & Location
Brest Bretagne airport (IATA: BES · ICAO: LFRB) is a large airport serving Brest, France. It lies at 48.4479° N, 4.4185° W, 325 ft (99 m) above sea level.
Overview of Brest Bretagne airport
Brest Bretagne airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Brest in France. It is identified by the IATA code BES and the ICAO code LFRB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Brest Bretagne airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3100 m (10171 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 325 ft (99 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Lanvéoc-Poulmic Air Base about 19 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,100 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brest Bretagne airport
Where is Brest Bretagne airport located?
Brest Bretagne airport is located in Brest, France. Its coordinates are 48.4479° N, 4.4185° W.
What is the airport code for Brest Bretagne airport?
Brest Bretagne airport has an IATA code of BES and an ICAO code of LFRB.
How long is the runway at Brest Bretagne airport?
Brest Bretagne airport's longest runway is about 3100 m (10171 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Brest Bretagne airport have?
Brest Bretagne airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Brest Bretagne airport a major airport?
Brest Bretagne airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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