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Biard (LFBI/PIS) — Poitiers, France

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1, AVGAS 100LL
Tower
118.5
Runways
03/21, 03L/21R, 03R/21L
Elevation
423 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
2 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
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: LFBI
  • Name: Biard
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 46.5877
  • Longitude: 0.306666
  • Elevation: 423 ft
  • Country: France
  • Municipality: Poitiers
  • IATA Code: PIS
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Paris
  • Distance from City: 2.7 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 03/21

  • Designation: 03/21
  • Dimensions: 7710 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: 46F/C/W/T
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: TORA: 2345m, TODA: 2345m, ASDA: 2345m, LDA: 2345m

Runway 03L/21R

  • Designation: 03L/21R
  • Dimensions: 1339 x 100 m
  • Surface: Grass
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: TORA: 1339m, TODA: 1339m, ASDA: 1389m, LDA: 1339m

Runway 03R/21L

  • Designation: 03R/21L
  • Dimensions: 705 x 100 m
  • Surface: Grass
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: TORA: 705m, TODA: 905m, ASDA: 705m, LDA: 555m

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.500 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 124.000 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 134.100 MHz
  • ATIS: 121.775 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday 07:00 – 19:00
  • 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 5 49 30 04 40
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: EUR 5.11 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: EUR 2.58 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Landing fees set by local CCI. Handling through local FBO at Poitiers-Biard.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Multiple fuel suppliers at Poitiers-Biard. Price competitive; volume discounts above 5,000 liters.
  • 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 airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Poitiers-Biard where available.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted at Poitiers-Biard. Voluntary noise abatement between 2200-0600 local. Follow published procedures.

Alternates

LFOT

  • ICAO: LFOT
  • Name: Val De Loire AB
  • Distance (NM): 53.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Tours. Immigration office operational during published hours.

LFBH

  • ICAO: LFBH
  • Name: Ile De Re
  • Distance (NM): 66.9
  • 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 La Rochelle.

LFRS

  • ICAO: LFRS
  • Name: Nantes/Atlantique
  • Distance (NM): 85.7
  • 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.

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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

B5153/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
IFR TRG : UPON 3HR PPR BY TEL TO POITIERS APP (TEL : +33549372314).
2026-11-03 19:00 UTC 2026-11-04 23:59 UTC
B5152/26
info
Rescue/fire restriction
FLIGHT INFORMATION SERVICE ON FREQ 124.000MHZ POITIERS MAY BE UNAVAILABLE. AN AUTOMATIC INFORMATION TRANSMITTER IS ACTIVE ON THIS FREQUENCY. VFR : ENTRY INTO THE CONTROLLED AIRSPACE REMAINS SUBJECT TO ATC CLEARANCE. REFER TO NOTAM OR AIP FOR SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AND AREAS WHOSE ACTIVITY IS AN…
2026-11-02 08:30 UTC 2026-11-06 16:30 UTC
B5062/26
info
Fuel restriction
REFUELLING SKED : - MON-THU : 0800-1700 - FRI : 0800-1800 - SAT, SUN : 0900-1500 - - - EXC 01 AND 11 : NIL, 12 : 1100-1700 FUELLING AVGAS 100LL : SELF DISPENSER AVBL H24 WITH 'BP' CARD.
2026-11-01 00:00 UTC 2026-11-30 23:59 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LFBI?
The tower frequency at Biard is 118.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at LFBI?
Biard offers Jet A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
Does LFBI require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt. PPR at busy airports (CDG, ORY). Permit details for France
Where is LFBI located?
Biard (LFBI) is located in Poitiers, France.
What is the IATA code for LFBI?
The IATA code for Biard is PIS.
Does LFBI have an ILS approach?
Yes, Biard has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 03/21.
Is LFBI a port of entry?
Yes, Biard is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.