International hub · Bastia, France

Bastia/Poretta

LFKBBIA
Elevation
26 ft
Coordinates
42°33′N 9°29′E
Local time
Europe/Paris

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Field information

LFKB runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Bastia/Poretta (LFKB/BIA) has one runway, 16/34, 8,266 ft (2,519 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LFKB, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Europe/Paris

  • Country

    France

    FR

  • Municipality

    Bastia

  • Elevation

    26 ft

  • Position

    42.5527, 9.4837

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · LFKB

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
16/348,266 ft (2,519 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at LFKB.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Bastia/Poretta (LFKB / BIA) in Bastia, France, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LFKB is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at LFKB

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at LFKB

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at LFKB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at LFKB

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LFKB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to LFKB

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LFKB: 42° 33′ 10″ N 9° 29′ 1″ E; elevation 26 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Bastia

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Bastia. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LFKB.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at LFKB

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

Location

Where LFKB sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Bastia/Poretta — one desk for the whole trip.

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