Ile De Re (LFBH/LRH) — La Rochelle, France
Ile De Re (LFBH/LRH) serves La Rochelle, France. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (09/27). Field elevation is 74 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: LFBH
- Name: Ile De Re
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 46.179199
- Longitude: -1.19528
- Elevation: 74 ft
- Country: France
- Municipality: La Rochelle
- IATA Code: LRH
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Distance from City: 4.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 7398 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 43F/C/W/T
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: TORA: 2213m, TODA: 2255m, ASDA: 2213m, LDA: 1746m
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.000 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 124.200 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 124.200 MHz
- ATIS: 126.875 MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +33 5 46 42 86 71
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 7.04 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 3.15 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: French civil aviation charges apply. Noise-related surcharges may apply at La Rochelle.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Single fuel provider at La Rochelle. Self-fueling not permitted.
- 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: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at La Rochelle.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew at La Rochelle. Noise abatement procedures apply during night hours. Preferential runway system may be in effect.
Alternates
LFRS
- ICAO: LFRS
- Name: Nantes/Atlantique
- Distance (NM): 60.9
- 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 Nantes-Atlantique.
LFBI
- ICAO: LFBI
- Name: Biard
- Distance (NM): 66.9
- 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 Poitiers-Biard where available.
LFRZ
- ICAO: LFRZ
- Name: Montoir
- Distance (NM): 78.6
- 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 Saint-Nazaire.
LFBD
- ICAO: LFBD
- Name: Merignac
- Distance (NM): 83.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Bordeaux-Merignac. Immigration office operational during published hours.
Airport Services
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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 LFBH?
- The tower frequency at Ile De Re is 118 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LFBH?
- Ile De Re offers Jet A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does LFBH require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Ile De Re (France).
- Where is LFBH located?
- Ile De Re (LFBH) is located in La Rochelle, France.
- What is the IATA code for LFBH?
- The IATA code for Ile De Re is LRH.
- How long is the runway at LFBH?
- The main runway at Ile De Re (09/27) measures 7398 X 148.
- Is LFBH a port of entry?
- Yes, Ile De Re is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.