Brest/Bretagne Airport

Airport
ICAO code: 
LFRB
IATA Code: 
BES
Summary
ICAO Region: 
EUR
Territory: 
France
Location: 
Guipavas, Bretagne
Serving: 
Brest
Elevation: 
325 ft
Coordinates: 
Aerial View: 
48° 26' 49.7" N, 4° 24' 56.645" W
Climate classification (KCC): 
Cfb
Metar
Observation
LFRB 061230Z AUTO 30013G24KT 250V320 9999 FEW018 12/09 Q1013 TEMPO 30020G35KT 4000 SHRA
Station
Brest
Date/Time
2021-12-06 12:30:00
Wind direction
300°
Wind speed
13 kts
Lowest cloud amount
few clouds
Temperature
12°C
Dew point
9°C
Humidity
81%
QNH
1013 hPa
Weather condition
n/a

Description

Brest Bretagne Airport, formerly known as Brest Guipavas Airport, is an airport serving the French city of Brest. It is located in the commune of Guipavas and 10.2km northeast of Brest, within the département of Finistère.

Climatology

Temperate Marine climate/Oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb). Moderately cool summer and comparatively warm winter with a temperature range of only 14°C. Prevailing south-westerly winds from the Atlantic Ocean.

Runways

Designator Length Width Surface Rops
07L/25R 700 18 ASP Yes/Yes
07R/25L 3100 45 ASP Yes/Yes
Airport map: 
Aerial View: 

Accidents and Serious Incidents at or in the vicinity of LFRB

CRJ1, vicinity Brest France, 2003

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