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Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport.
Bordeaux, France · 162 ft elevation. 4 charter operators based here.
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Operators based
162
Elevation ft
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Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
4 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 83% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch (LFCH), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Bordeaux, France, Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (LFBD / BOD) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 162 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Air+ Helicopteres, Jet Systems, and JetKey are based here, 4 in all. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch (LFCH, 22 nm), Cazaux (BA 120) Air Base (LFBC, 25 nm), and Royan-Médis Airport (RYN, 49 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 10,171-foot paved runway, BOD can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BOD depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Bordeaux.
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Field capability
ICAO
LFBD
IATA
BOD
FAA / Local
LFBD
Elevation
162 ft
Coordinates
44.8287° N · 0.7154° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs France fields
state range 7–3,362 ft
At 162 ft, BOD sits lower than 78% of the 135 France fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,171 ft
- 05/2310,171 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11/297,923 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,171 ft
BOD's 10,171 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators4
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 22nmLFCHAérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-BuchArcachon/La Teste-de-Buch
- 25nmLFBCCazaux (BA 120) Air BaseCazaux (La Teste-de-Buch)
- 49nmRYNRoyan-Médis AirportRoyan/Médis
- 53nmEGCBergerac Dordogne-Périgord airportBergerac
- 53nmCNGCognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air BaseCognac/Châteaubernard
- 56nmLFBMMont-de-Marsan (BA 118) Air BaseMont-de-Marsan
Location
Open the full mapLFBD · Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport · Bordeaux, France
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BOD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,969 nm | 7h 18m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,126 nm | 7h 40m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,319 nm | 8h 7m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,613 nm | 8h 48m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,775 nm | 9h 11m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,862 nm | 9h 23m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,904 nm | 9h 29m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,269 nm | 10h 20m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BOD?
- Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport's longest paved runway is 10,171 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BOD?
- Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,171 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BOD?
- Yes. 4 charter operators list Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport as a home base, including Air+ Helicopteres, Jet Systems, JetKey. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to BOD?
- The closest alternate is Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch (LFCH), about 22 nm away, followed by Cazaux (BA 120) Air Base (LFBC) at 25 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BOD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 18m (2,969 nm), New York about 7h 40m (3,126 nm), Washington DC about 8h 7m (3,319 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.