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Boutheon (LFMH/EBU) — St Etienne, France

Boutheon (LFMH/EBU) serves St Etienne, France. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (17/35). Field elevation is 1325 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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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 · Jul 23
17 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 08:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-23
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: LFMH
  • Name: Boutheon
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 45.5406
  • Longitude: 4.29639
  • Elevation: 1325 ft
  • Country: France
  • Municipality: St Etienne
  • IATA Code: EBU
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Paris
  • Distance from City: 13.2 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 17/35

  • Designation: 17/35
  • Dimensions: 7546 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: 47F/C/W/T
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NULL
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: TORA: 2300m, TODA: 2300m, ASDA: 2300m, LDA: 2130m

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.650 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 119.250 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 132.800 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 07:00 19:00
Tuesday 07:00 19:00
Wednesday 07:00 19:00
Thursday 07:00 19:00
Friday 07:00 19:00
Saturday 07:00 19:00
Sunday 07:00 19:00
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +33 4 77 55 71 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 6.15 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: EUR 4.53 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 Saint-Etienne.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Fuel available H24 at Saint-Etienne. Advance arrangement recommended for large uplift.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Saint-Etienne.

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Restrictions

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

Alternates

LFLY

  • ICAO: LFLY
  • Name: Bron
  • Distance (NM): 29.4
  • 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 Lyon-Bron.

LFLL

  • ICAO: LFLL
  • Name: Saint Exupery
  • Distance (NM): 34.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Non-Schengen arrivals processed at Terminal 1.

LFLS

  • ICAO: LFLS
  • Name: Isere
  • Distance (NM): 44.8
  • 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 Grenoble-Isere where available.

LFLC

  • ICAO: LFLC
  • Name: Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne
  • Distance (NM): 49.6
  • 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 Clermont-Ferrand.

LFLB

  • ICAO: LFLB
  • Name: Aix-Les-Bains
  • Distance (NM): 66.8
  • 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 Chambery.

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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

P2736/26 caution
Obstacle erected
MOBILE CRANE OPR NEAR 'SAINT ETIENNE LOIRE' AD - RDL 107/0.50NM LFMH ARP : - PSN : 453154.36N 0041831.06E - HEIGHT : 83FT - ELEVATION : 1428FT - LIGHTING : DAY AND NIGHT.
2026-07-27 06:00:00 2026-08-07 15:00:00
P2737/26 caution
Obstacle
CRANE : SEE P2736/26.
2026-07-23 09:00:31 Until further notice
P2517/26 caution
Obstacle erected
TELESCOPIC CRANE OPR AT 'ANDREZIEUX BOUTHEON' : - PSN : 453127N 0041727E - RDL 205/0.70NM ARP - ELEV : 1414FT - HGT : 66FT - LGT : DAY.
2026-07-15 05:00:00 2026-09-11 15:00:00

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LFMH?
The tower frequency at Boutheon is 118.65 MHz.
What fuel is available at LFMH?
Boutheon offers Jet A-1.
Does LFMH require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Boutheon (France).
Where is LFMH located?
Boutheon (LFMH) is located in St Etienne, France.
What is the IATA code for LFMH?
The IATA code for Boutheon is EBU.
How long is the runway at LFMH?
The main runway at Boutheon (17/35) measures 7546 X 148.
Is LFMH a port of entry?
Yes, Boutheon is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.