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Bourges airport.
Bourges, France · 529 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
72 ratings
0
Operators based
529
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#56 / 124
France airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 72 Google ratings , ranked against 124 rated France fields.
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Avord (BA 702) Air Base (LFOA), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Bourges airport (LFLD / BOU) is a mid-sized airport serving Bourges, France. The airport sits 529 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into BOU for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Avord (BA 702) Air Base (LFOA, 11 nm), Châteauroux Déols airport (CHR, 29 nm), and Nevers-Fourchambault Airport (NVS, 31 nm). With a single 5,085-foot paved runway, BOU can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from BOU depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Bourges.
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Field capability
ICAO
LFLD
IATA
BOU
FAA / Local
LFLD
Elevation
529 ft
Coordinates
47.0602° N · 2.3696° E
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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs France fields
state range 7–3,362 ft
At 529 ft, BOU sits higher than 63% of the 135 France fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,085 ft
- 06/245,085 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,085 ft
BOU's 5,085 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 11nmLFOAAvord (BA 702) Air BaseAvord
- 29nmCHRChâteauroux Déols airportChâteauroux
- 31nmNVSNevers-Fourchambault AirportMarzy, Nièvre
- 50nmMCUMontluçon-Guéret AirportLépaud, Creuse
- 61nmLFOJOrléans-Bricy (BA 123) Air BaseBoulay-les-Barres, Loiret
- 66nmAUFAuxerre Branches airportAuxerre
Location
Open the full mapLFLD · Bourges airport · Bourges, France
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BOU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,034 nm | 7h 27m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,191 nm | 7h 49m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,385 nm | 8h 16m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,653 nm | 8h 54m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,834 nm | 9h 19m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,956 nm | 9h 36m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,000 nm | 9h 42m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,172 nm | 10h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BOU?
- Bourges airport's longest paved runway is 5,085 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. 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 BOU?
- Bourges airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,085 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BOU?
- The closest alternate is Avord (BA 702) Air Base (LFOA), about 11 nm away, followed by Châteauroux Déols airport (CHR) at 29 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BOU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 27m (3,034 nm), New York about 7h 49m (3,191 nm), Washington DC about 8h 16m (3,385 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.