Regional airport · Biarritz, France
Biarritz Pays Basque
- Elevation
- 245 ft
- Coordinates
- 43°28′N 1°31′W
- Local time
- Europe/Paris
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Field information
LFBZ runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Biarritz Pays Basque (LFBZ/BIQ) has one runway, 09/27, 7,382 ft (2,250 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LFBZ, 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
Biarritz
Elevation
245 ft
Position
43.4684, -1.5232
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · LFBZ
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 7,382 ft (2,250 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LFBZ.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Biarritz Pays Basque (LFBZ / BIQ) in Biarritz, France, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LFBZ 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 LFBZ
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.
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Ground Handling at LFBZ
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LFBZ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at LFBZ
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LFBZ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to LFBZ
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LFBZ: 43° 28′ 6″ N 1° 31′ 24″ W; elevation 245 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Biarritz
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Biarritz. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LFBZ.
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Cargo Operations at LFBZ
Support for freighter operations into LFBZ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Operating into LFBZ?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Biarritz Pays Basque — one desk for the whole trip.