Runways
2 RWY, 3100m/10170ft 2 Runways, longest: 3100m/10170ft (paved)
Fuel Availability
AVGAS, Jet A1: Fuel truck
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
No recent fuel prices – report here. Airfield/FBO? Consider using Aerops.
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2-Hour Trend
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
METAR: 25 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 07 | 0 kt | 14 kt ↑ |
| 25 | 0 kt | 14 kt ↓ |
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB40 TS
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 TS
METAR LFRB 290930Z AUTO 07014KT CAVOK 16/11 Q1012 TEMPO 4000 SHRA BKN050CB BECMG 04015G25KT TAF LFRB 290500Z 2906/3012 04015G25KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 2906/3006 4000 SHRA BKN050CB PROB40 TEMPO 2906/2908 2000 TSRA BKN012 BKN050CB PROB30 TEMPO 2914/3005 2000 TSRA BECMG 2915/2918 06010KT BECMG 3003/3006 12010KT PROB40 TEMPO 3009/3012 BKN012
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Pilot Comments for LFRB
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Friendly tower that apologized for holding due to an IFR approach. Long runway.
Register in advance with ACB Aero Club Brest Finistere and park there. Best to CC OPS (pce) directly; they must also approve—you will be asked about this prior to approach.
Entry/exit via ACB.
Landing fee up to 2 t €6.85, can be paid via aerops. Parking free at the club.
Uber to the city about €25–30.
Refueling with BP card €2.69/L.
AirfieldBot
Long paved runway and modern terminal. IFR and VFR operations supported, with ILS and GPS approaches available; H24 operations. ATC is friendly and efficient. Parking for general aviation is typically at the Aero Club Brest Finistère at the eastern end of the field; advance coordination with both the aeroclub and airport operations is recommended, as both must approve, and you may be asked about this before arrival. The aeroclub is usually open 9–17; outside these hours, parking options are limited to maintenance hangars or require handling.
Landing fees are low for aircraft up to 2t, payable via Aerops or at the ops desk; parking at the aeroclub is free. Example: landing fee about €10. Handling via the main terminal costs about €50–60 and may involve a minibus transfer. Payment for services can be made by card.
AVGAS and Jet A1 are available self-serve with BP or Total cards; a fueler can assist if needed. Maintenance facilities exist, including a Cessna Caravan shop and an IFR/helicopter FTO. Car rental desks are on site, sometimes offering aircrew discounts. Uber to the city costs about €30.
Customs for non-Schengen flights requires 24-hour PPR, but contact can be unreliable; see AIP/NOTAM for procedures. The airport is generally welcoming and suitable for non-commercial GA use, though walking distances between parking areas and the terminal can be long (up to half a mile).