Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

International Hub · France

LFRBBES

Brest Bretagne airport

Brest, France

ICAO

LFRB

IATA

BES

Category

International Hub

Elevation

325 ft

Country

France

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at LFRB

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Brest Bretagne airport (LFRB / BES) in Brest, France, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

LFRB is listed in our network as an international hub 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 LFRB

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

Brest Bretagne airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7; airport category B as published.

Jet A1 Fuel at LFRB

Fuel on record at Brest Bretagne 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 LFRB

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for LFRB: 48° 26′ 53″ N 4° 25′ 8″ W; elevation 325 ft; local time UTC+1.

Crew & Passenger Services in Brest

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Brest.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LFRB.

Cargo Operations at LFRB

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

Field Information

Brest Bretagne airport

Latitude
48° 26′ 53″ N
Longitude
4° 25′ 8″ W
ICAO code
LFRB
IATA code
BES
Municipality
Brest
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 BES?

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

Submit flight inquiry for LFRB

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – LFRB

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Brest Bretagne airport?

The ICAO code is LFRB and the IATA code is BES.

Is Jet A1 available at LFRB?

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

What is the fire category at LFRB?

Brest Bretagne airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7.

What time zone does LFRB operate in?

Brest Bretagne airport operates on UTC+1.

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

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 LFRB.