Pau/Pyrenees
Pau/Pyrenees (LFBP/PUF) serves Pau/Pyrenees, France. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (13/31). Field elevation is 616 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: LFBP
- Name: Pau/Pyrenees
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 43.380001
- Longitude: -0.418611
- Elevation: 616 ft
- Country: France
- Municipality: Pau/Pyrenees
- IATA Code: PUF
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Distance from City: 8.6 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 8202 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NULL
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 124.150 MHz
- Ground: 121.750 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 128.475 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- 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: Yes
- PPR Contact: Pau-Pyrenees Operations +33 7 836 7441
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 8.96 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 3.61 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Fees per published AIP France tariff for Pau-Pyrenees. VAT included.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Jet A-1 available from airport fueler at Pau-Pyrenees. Minimum uplift may apply.
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 Pau-Pyrenees.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew at Pau-Pyrenees. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.
Alternates
LFBT
- ICAO: LFBT
- Name: Lourdes-Pyrenees
- Distance (NM): 21.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Tarbes-Lourdes.
LFBZ
- ICAO: LFBZ
- Name: Bayonne-Anglet
- Distance (NM): 48.8
- 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): 59.9
- 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 San Sebastian where available.
LFBO
- ICAO: LFBO
- Name: Blagnac
- Distance (NM): 79.0
- 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 Toulouse-Blagnac where available.
LFBD
- ICAO: LFBD
- Name: Merignac
- Distance (NM): 87.9
- 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.
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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 LFBP?
- The tower frequency at Pau/Pyrenees is 124.15 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LFBP?
- Pau/Pyrenees offers Jet A-1.
- Does LFBP require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Pau/Pyrenees (France).
- Does LFBP require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Pau/Pyrenees.