Runways
2 RWY, 3100m/10170ft 2 Runways, longest: 3100m/10170ft (paved)
Fuel Availability
AVGAS, Jet A1: Self-service · 0000-0000+1 LT
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
No recent fuel prices – report here. Airfield/FBO? Consider using Aerops.
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Potential hazards:
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
BR
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
OVC005
2-Hour Trend
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
METAR: 32 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | ● →L 22 kt | 8 kt ↑ |
| 07 | ● ←R 22 kt | 8 kt ↓ |
Wind shear or significant gust spread.
18020G35KT
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB40 LIFR
Wind shear or significant gust spread.
20025G45KT
Wind shear or significant gust spread.
20025G45KT
Wind shear or significant gust spread.
20025G45KT
Wind shear or significant gust spread.
26020G35KT
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB40 IFR
METAR LFRB 060100Z AUTO 18023G35KT 5000 -RA BR OVC005 13/13 Q1004 TEMPO 1400 RA BKN008 BKN020CB BECMG 24015G25KT TAF LFRB 052300Z 0600/0706 18020G35KT 6000 OVC012 TEMPO 0600/0602 3000 RA BKN008 BKN020CB PROB40 TEMPO 0600/0602 20025G45KT 1400 RA BKN004 BECMG 0602/0604 24015G25KT BKN020 BECMG 0606/0609 26020G35KT BECMG 0612/0615 26015G25KT BECMG 0615/0618 26010KT TEMPO 0622/0706 BKN012 PROB40 TEMPO 0622/0706 BKN008
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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).