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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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
- 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.
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
- 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 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.