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Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base · Cognac/Châteaubernard

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
102 ft / 31 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.08 MHz (COGNAC TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base (LFBG), located in Cognac/Châteaubernard, France. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 102 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base
ICAO / IATA
LFBG / CNG
Municipality
Cognac/Châteaubernard
Country
Region
FR-NAQ — Nouvelle-Aquitaine
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
102 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,949 ft / 2,423 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 50° / 230°
RWY 05 (50°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (230°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,951 ft / 1,814 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: MAC
Heading: 84° / 264°
RWY 08 (84°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (264°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP COGNAC APP
29.37 MHz
APP COGNAC APP
122.55 MHz
OPS COGNAC OPS
139.93 MHz
TWR COGNAC TWR
120.08 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

LFBU
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43 km / 23 nm
LFCY
Royan-Médis Airport
51 km / 28 nm
LFDN
Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport
58 km / 31 nm
LFBN
Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport
73 km / 39 nm
LFBH
La Rochelle Île de Ré Airport
89 km / 48 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026