Bretagne
Bretagne (LFRB/BES) serves Brest, France. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (07L/25R, 07R/25L). Field elevation is 325 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: LFRB
- Name: Bretagne
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 48.447899
- Longitude: -4.41854
- Elevation: 325 ft
- Country: France
- Municipality: Brest
- IATA Code: BES
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Distance from City: 8.1 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 07L/25R
- Designation: 07L/25R
- Dimensions: 2297 X 59
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 07R/25L
- Designation: 07R/25L
- Dimensions: 10171 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 129.350 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: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 6.74 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 5.90 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 Brest-Bretagne.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Single fuel provider at Brest-Bretagne. Self-fueling not permitted.
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 Brest-Bretagne.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew at Brest-Bretagne. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.
Alternates
LFRQ
- ICAO: LFRQ
- Name: Pluguffan
- Distance (NM): 30.1
- 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 Quimper where available.
LFRO
- ICAO: LFRO
- Name: Lannion
- Distance (NM): 41.9
- 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 Lannion.
LFRT
- ICAO: LFRT
- Name: Armor
- Distance (NM): 62.5
- 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-Brieuc.
EGJB
- ICAO: EGJB
- Name: Guernsey
- Distance (NM): 93.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.
LFRD
- ICAO: LFRD
- Name: Pleurtuit-St Malo
- Distance (NM): 93.4
- 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 Dinard-Pleurtuit.
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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 LFRB?
- The tower frequency at Bretagne is 120.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LFRB?
- Bretagne offers Jet A-1.
- Does LFRB require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Bretagne (France).