Merignac (LFBD/BOD) — Bordeaux, France
Merignac (LFBD/BOD) serves Bordeaux, France. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (05/23, 11/29). Field elevation is 162 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LFBD
- Name: Merignac
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 44.8283
- Longitude: -0.715556
- Elevation: 162 ft
- Country: France
- Municipality: Bordeaux
- IATA Code: BOD
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Distance from City: 10.8 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05/23
- Designation: 05/23
- Dimensions: 10171 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 64F/C/W/T
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: TORA: 3100m, TODA: 3500m, ASDA: 3100m, LDA: 3100m
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 7923 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 53F/C/W/T
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: TORA: 2415m, TODA: 2575m, ASDA: 2415m, LDA: 2415m
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 120.575 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 119.275, 126.730, 129.875, 121.200 MHz
- ATIS: 131.150 MHz
Operation Hours
Merignac operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +33 0 55 63 45 01
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.bordeaux.aeroport.fr/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 10.89 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 6.73 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Fees per published AIP France tariff for Bordeaux-Merignac. VAT included.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Jet A-1 supplied by local provider at Bordeaux-Merignac. Into-plane service included.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Bordeaux-Merignac. Immigration office operational during published hours.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted at Bordeaux-Merignac. Voluntary noise abatement between 2200-0600 local. Follow published procedures.
Alternates
LFBH
- ICAO: LFBH
- Name: Ile De Re
- Distance (NM): 83.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at La Rochelle.
LFBP
- ICAO: LFBP
- Name: Pau/Pyrenees
- Distance (NM): 87.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Pau-Pyrenees.
LFBZ
- ICAO: LFBZ
- Name: Bayonne-Anglet
- Distance (NM): 88.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Biarritz. Immigration office operational during published hours.
LESO
- ICAO: LESO
- Name: San Sebastian
- Distance (NM): 99.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at San Sebastian where available.
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France Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 2 business days (non-EU charter, standard). 10 business days for EU-registered charter with 5th/7th freedom rights. First-time operators should allow extra time.
Private flights generally exempt. PPR at busy airports (CDG, ORY).
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LFBD?
- The tower frequency at Merignac is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LFBD?
- Merignac offers Jet A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does LFBD require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Merignac (France).
- Where is LFBD located?
- Merignac (LFBD) is located in Bordeaux, France.
- What is the IATA code for LFBD?
- The IATA code for Merignac is BOD.
- How long is the runway at LFBD?
- The main runway at Merignac (05/23) measures 10171 X 148.
- Does LFBD have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Merignac has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 05/23.
- Is LFBD a port of entry?
- Yes, Merignac is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.