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LFXA
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) · Ambérieu
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
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)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) (LFXA), located in Ambérieu, 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 823 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.
Full Name
Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)
ICAO / IATA
LFXA / —
Municipality
Ambérieu
Country
Region
FR-ARA — Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
823 ft
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Runway 01 / 19
UNLIT
Runway Length: 6,562 ft / 2,000 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 7.4° / 187.4°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 7.4° / 187.4°
RWY 01 (7.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (187.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 02 / 20
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,625 ft / 800 m
Runway Width: 328 ft / 100 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 15° / 195°
Runway Width: 328 ft / 100 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 15° / 195°
RWY 02 (15°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (195°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP LYON APP
120.22 MHz
TWR TWR
122.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026