Istres-Le Tubé Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Istres-Le Tubé Air Base (ICAO: LFMI) is a medium-sized airport serving Istres, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. It lies at 43.5227° N, 4.9238° E, 82 ft (25 m) above sea level.
Overview of Istres-Le Tubé Air Base
Istres-Le Tubé Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Istres, Bouches-du-Rhône in France. It is identified by the ICAO code LFMI. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Istres-Le Tubé Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3750 m (12303 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 82 ft (25 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Salon-de-Provence (BA 701) Air Base about 18 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 ≈ 3,750 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Istres-Le Tubé Air Base
Where is Istres-Le Tubé Air Base located?
Istres-Le Tubé Air Base is located in Istres, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Its coordinates are 43.5227° N, 4.9238° E.
What is the airport code for Istres-Le Tubé Air Base?
Istres-Le Tubé Air Base has an ICAO code of LFMI.
How long is the runway at Istres-Le Tubé Air Base?
Istres-Le Tubé Air Base's longest runway is about 3750 m (12303 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Istres-Le Tubé Air Base have?
Istres-Le Tubé Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Istres-Le Tubé Air Base a major airport?
Istres-Le Tubé Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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