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Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base

ICAO FR-1240🇫🇷 Augny
Coordinates
49.0734°N, 6.1329°E
Elevation
629 ft (192 m)
Type
Closed
Region
FR-GES

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:21
Sunrise
04:54
Sunset
18:19
Civil dusk
18:52

About 13h 25m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base

Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base is a closed in Augny, France. It sits at an elevation of 629 ft (192 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 7,874 ft / 2,400 m.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 197,874 ft / 2,400 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPMETZ APP37.850 MHz
APPMETZ APP119.125 MHz
APPMETZ APP123.300 MHz
GNDMETZ GND122.100 MHz
TWRMETZ TWR131.275 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(12)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA STRASBOURG 1Class DCTAFL115FL195
CTR LORRAINEClass DCTRGND3000 ft MSL
TMA LORRAINE 1.1Class DTMA3000 ft MSLFL075
TMA LORRAINE 1.2Class DTMAFL075FL115
TMA NANCY 4Class DTMAFL115FL195
LF-R615A METZ - FRESCATYSpecial useRestrictedGND1400 ft MSL
FIR LFEESpecial useFIRGNDFL195
LF-R615B METZ - FRESCATYSpecial useRestrictedGND1400 ft MSL
SIV STRASBOURG 3Special useType 33GNDFL115
SIV STRASBOURG 4Special useType 33GNDFL115
LF-R213 NORD-EST ASpecial useRestricted250 ft GNDFL115
LF-R321 SAINT DIZIERSpecial useRestrictedFL115FL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all France airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
NW2.3 nm277°Compulsory
NE3.6 nm088°Compulsory
M4.9 nm145°Compulsory
N19.5 nm037°Compulsory
SW11.7 nm194°Compulsory
E12.9 nm113°Compulsory
E113.2 nm294°Compulsory
N13.4 nm187°Compulsory
S16.7 nm268°Compulsory
E17.5 nm298°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Tour du Temple de Garnison318 ft561 ft
Obstacle262 ft594 ft
Tour Sainte-Barbe256 ft594 ft
Obstacle253 ft545 ft
Obstacle230 ft630 ft
Obstacle840 ft
Obstacle738 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base located?

Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base is closed located in Augny, France, at an elevation of 629 ft (192 m).

How many runways does Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base have?

Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base has 1 runway, the longest being 7,874 ft / 2,400 m.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.