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LFMI

Istres-Le Tubé Air Base · Istres, Bouches-du-Rhône

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
82 ft / 25 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 122.10 MHz (ISTRES TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 12,303 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Istres-Le Tubé Air Base (LFMI), located in Istres, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 82 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
Istres-Le Tubé Air Base
ICAO / IATA
LFMI / —
Municipality
Istres, Bouches-du-Rhône
Country
Region
FR-PAC — Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
82 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 15 / 33
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,303 ft / 3,750 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 153° / 333°
RWY 15 (153°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (333°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ACC RHONE ACC
119.47 MHz
APP ISTRES APP
28.25 MHz
APP ISTRES APP
120.35 MHz
GND ISTRES GND
121.85 MHz
OPS RIVERIA OPS
25.73 MHz
TWR ISTRES TWR
122.10 MHz

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