
Regional airport · La Rochelle, France
La Rochelle Ile de Re
- Elevation
- 74 ft
- Coordinates
- 46°11′N 1°12′W
- Local time
- Europe/Paris
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Field information
LFBH runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
La Rochelle Ile de Re (LFBH/LRH) has one runway, 09/27, 7,398 ft (2,255 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Slot required: plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LFBH, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Europe/Paris
Country
France
FR
Municipality
La Rochelle
Elevation
74 ft
Position
46.1792, -1.1953
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Slots
Slot required
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · LFBH
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,398 ft (2,255 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LFBH.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at La Rochelle Ile de Re (LFBH / LRH) in La Rochelle, France, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LFBH is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at LFBH
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – France
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of France. Applicable permit lead times for France are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for France are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at LFBH
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LFBH covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at LFBH
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LFBH is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to LFBH
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LFBH: 46° 10′ 45″ N 1° 11′ 43″ W; elevation 74 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in La Rochelle
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into La Rochelle. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LFBH.
- 06
Cargo Operations at LFBH
Support for freighter operations into LFBH covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LFBH sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
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- LFRILa Roche-Sur-Yon/Les AjoncsLa Roche-Sur-Yon, France32 NM346°→
- LFBNNiort/Marais PoitevinNiort, France34 NM076°→
- LFBGCognac Chateaubernard ABCognac, France48 NM130°→
- LFRSNantes AtlantiqueNantes, France61 NM344°→
- LFBUAngouleme-Cognac (Brie-Champniers)Angouleme, France65 NM114°→
Operating into LFBH?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at La Rochelle Ile de Re — one desk for the whole trip.