Flying in Bordeaux, France
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Bordeaux — the nearest is Bordeaux Yvrac Airfield (LFDY), about 6 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 24m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 36m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Bordeaux
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Bordeaux Yvrac Airfield
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats
Libourne-Artigues-de-Lussac Airfield
Aérodrome d'Andernos
Lesparre St Laurent Medoc Airfield
Aérodrome de Montendre-Marcillac
Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch
La Réole Floudes Airfield
Cazaux (BA 120) Air Base
Aérodrome de Sainte-Foy-la-Grande
Chalais Airfield
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:18–19:42 | 15h 24m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:42–16:18 | 8h 36m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 18.2°C / 65°F | 8.6°C / 47°F | 18 km/h | 34% |
| Summer | 26.8°C / 80°F | 16.6°C / 62°F | 16 km/h | 32% |
| Autumn | 20.5°C / 69°F | 11.6°C / 53°F | 17 km/h | 42% |
| Winter | 11.4°C / 53°F | 4.1°C / 39°F | 17 km/h | 36% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Bordeaux, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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