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Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) · Ambérieu

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
823 ft / 251 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 122.10 MHz (TWR)
Runway Summary
01/196,562 ftAsphaltUNLIT
02/202,625 ftGrassUNLIT

Mission Briefing & Tools

Direct calculators and pre-filled resources for this airport.

TOD CALC
Plan Descent
CROSSWIND
Check Limits
VDP CALC
Visual Point
CONVERTER
QNH / Fuel
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Briefing for Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) (LFXA), France. This facility features 2 active runways with an elevation of 823 ft. This field primarily supports visual approach procedures.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)
ICAO / IATA
LFXA / —
Municipality
Ambérieu
Country
Region
FR-ARA
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Official Website
—
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
UNLIT
Length: 6,562 ft / 2,000 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 7.4° / 187.4°
RWY 01
No ILS
RWY 19
No ILS
Runway 02 / 20
UNLIT
Length: 2,625 ft / 800 m
Surface: Grass
Heading: 15° / 195°
RWY 02
No ILS
RWY 20
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

APP LYON APP
120.22 MHz
TWR TWR
122.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternatives in the vicinity.

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LFLY
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41 km
LFLM
Mâcon-Charnay Airfield
53 km
LFLB ILS
Chambéry Aix les Bains airport
58 km
LFLP
Annecy Meythet airport
60 km

Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified