Brest Bretagne airport is a large airport serving Brest, France. Its IATA code is BES and its ICAO code is LFRB. The airport lies at an elevation of 325 ft (99 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 07R/25L, 10,171 ft (3,100 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Paris time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BES
- ICAO code
- LFRB
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 325 ft (99 m)
- Coordinates
- 48.4479, -4.4185
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07L/25R | 2,297 ft · 700 m | 59 ft · 18 m | Asphalt | No |
| 07R/25L | 10,171 ft · 3,100 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Brest Bretagne airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| OUI Ouessant Airport | Ushant, France | 48 km · 30 mi |
| GCI Guernsey Airport | Saint Peter Port, Guernsey | 172 km · 107 mi |
| JER Jersey Airport | St. Peter, Jersey | 183 km · 114 mi |
| LEQ Land's End Airport | Land's End, Cornwall, United Kingdom | 205 km · 127 mi |
| ISC St. Mary's Airport | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom | 212 km · 132 mi |
| ACI Alderney Airport | Saint Anne, Guernsey | 213 km · 132 mi |
| NQY Cornwall Airport Newquay | Newquay, United Kingdom | 225 km · 140 mi |
| EXT Exeter International Airport | Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom | 264 km · 164 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BES. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 439 | 273 | 237 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 515 | 320 | 278 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 957 | 595 | 517 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,708 | 1,683 | 1,462 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,374 | 3,339 | 2,902 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,738 | 3,566 | 3,098 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,595 | 4,098 | 3,561 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,079 | 4,398 | 3,822 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,593 | 5,339 | 4,640 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,736 | 5,428 | 4,717 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,763 | 5,445 | 4,732 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,909 | 5,536 | 4,810 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,020 | 5,605 | 4,871 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,024 | 6,229 | 5,413 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,237 | 6,982 | 6,068 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 17,433 | 10,832 | 9,413 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | LANDI APP | 122.400 |
| APP | IROISE APP | 135.825 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 129.350 |
| TWR | TWR | 120.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Brest Bretagne airport?
The IATA code of Brest Bretagne airport is BES and its ICAO code is LFRB.
Where is Brest Bretagne airport located?
Brest Bretagne airport is in Brest, Brittany, France, at 48.4479, -4.4185.
What time zone is Brest Bretagne airport in?
Brest Bretagne airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Paris. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Brest Bretagne airport?
The longest runway listed is 07R/25L, 10,171 ft (3,100 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Brest Bretagne airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Ouessant Airport (OUI), about 48 km (30 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.