Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · France

LFBZBIQ

Biarritz Pays Basque airport

Biarritz, France

ICAO

LFBZ

IATA

BIQ

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

245 ft

Country

France

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at LFBZ

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Biarritz Pays Basque airport (LFBZ / BIQ) in Biarritz, France, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

LFBZ is listed in our network as a regional airport with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

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.

Biarritz Pays Basque airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7; airport category B as published.

Jet A1 Fuel at LFBZ

Fuel on record at Biarritz Pays Basque airport: Jet fuel & Avgas. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

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′ 5″ N 1° 31′ 23″ W; elevation 245 ft; local time UTC+1.

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.

Cargo Operations at LFBZ

Support for freighter operations into LFBZ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Biarritz Pays Basque airport

Latitude
43° 28′ 5″ N
Longitude
1° 31′ 23″ W
ICAO code
LFBZ
IATA code
BIQ
Municipality
Biarritz
Timezone
UTC+1
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel & Avgas
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 7
Airport Category
B
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To BIQ?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for LFBZ.

Submit flight inquiry for LFBZ

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – LFBZ

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Biarritz Pays Basque airport?

The ICAO code is LFBZ and the IATA code is BIQ.

Is Jet A1 available at LFBZ?

Yes. Fuel on record at Biarritz Pays Basque airport is Jet fuel & Avgas; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at LFBZ?

Biarritz Pays Basque airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7.

What time zone does LFBZ operate in?

Biarritz Pays Basque airport operates on UTC+1.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for LFBZ?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for LFBZ.