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Merignac (LFBD/BOD) — Bordeaux, France

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1, AVGAS 100LL
Tower
118.3
Runways
05/23, 11/29
Elevation
162 ft

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
44 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 31 on the ground · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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

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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

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Merignac operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • 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
  • APIS Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Bordeaux-Merignac. Immigration office operational during published hours.

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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

Medium Landing: 5d
  • 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 / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt. PPR at busy airports (CDG, ORY).

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Active NOTAMs

A7133/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
THIS AERODROME CANNOT BE CHOSEN AS AN ALTERNATE AERODROME EXCEPT FOR ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LOWER THAN 36M OR FOR MIL ACFT JOINING MIL PARKING AREA.
2026-11-04 21:00 UTC 2026-11-05 01:00 UTC
A7119/26
info
Runway closed
RWY 05/23 CLSD EXC TAXIING
2026-11-03 07:00 UTC 2026-11-03 14:00 UTC
A7117/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
HEL RESTRICTIONS : AD RESERVED FOR HEL : - FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES - MIL FLT TO MIL PARKING AREA
2026-11-03 05:00 UTC 2026-11-03 16:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently 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?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt. PPR at busy airports (CDG, ORY). Permit details for 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.
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.
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