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LFCH

Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch · Arcachon/La Teste-de-Buch

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
52 ft / 16 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 119.08 MHz (Arcachon Info)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch (LFCH), located in Arcachon/La Teste-de-Buch, France. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 52 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
Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch
ICAO / IATA
LFCH / —
Municipality
Arcachon/La Teste-de-Buch
Country
Region
FR-NAQ — Nouvelle-Aquitaine
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
52 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 07L / 25R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,416 ft / 1,346 m
Runway Width: 76 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 74° / 254°
RWY 07L (74°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25R (254°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 07R / 25L
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,213 ft / 1,284 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 74° / 254°
RWY 07R (74°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25L (254°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 07 / 25
UNLIT
Runway Length: 0 ft /
Runway Width: 0 ft /
Surface Type: UNK
Heading: ° / °
RWY 07
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AFIS Arcachon Info
119.08 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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LFCY
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LFBZILS
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026