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Brétigny-sur-Orge Air Base

ICAO FR-1252🇫🇷 Le Plessis-Pâté, Essonne
Coordinates
48.5961°N, 2.3322°E
Elevation
270 ft (82 m)
Type
Closed
Region
FR-IDF

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:33
Sunrise
05:06
Sunset
18:39
Civil dusk
19:12

About 13h 34m 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 Brétigny-sur-Orge Air Base

Brétigny-sur-Orge Air Base is a closed in Le Plessis-Pâté, Essonne, France. It sits at an elevation of 270 ft (82 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 9,843 ft / 3,000 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
05 / 239,843 ft / 3,000 mUnkUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(14)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA PARIS 5Class ATMA4500 ft MSLFL065
TMA PARIS 2Class ATMA1500 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
TMA PARIS 3Class ATMA2500 ft MSL3500 ft MSL
TMA PARIS 4Class ATMA3500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
TMA PARIS 7Class ATMAFL065FL085
CTR PARISClass DCTRGND2000 ft MSL
LTA FRANCE 1Class DType 34FL115FL195
TMA PARIS 4.1Class ETMA3500 ft MSL4500 ft MSL
TMA PARIS 1Class ETMA3500 ft MSLFL115
TMA PARIS 5.1Class ETMA4500 ft MSLFL065
LF-R324 VEILLE REGION PARISIENNESpecial useRestrictedGND2500 ft MSL
LF-R333 BRETIGNY LEUDEVILLE (MON-FRI)Special useRestrictedGND500 ft MSL
FIR LFFFSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
LF-R205/11 PARIS 11Special 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
B5.6 nm105°Compulsory
OH6.6 nm021°Compulsory
OH7.2 nm068°Compulsory
OH10.3 nm005°Compulsory
S11.1 nm308°Compulsory
OH111.7 nm003°Compulsory
OH12.1 nm017°Compulsory
WH313 nm339°Compulsory
IH313.2 nm003°Compulsory
NH13.4 nm317°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
Obstacle344 ft479 ft
Obstacle318 ft240 ft
Obstacle305 ft469 ft
Obstacle240 ft531 ft
Obstacle240 ft531 ft
Obstacle236 ft308 ft
Obstacle118 ft249 ft
Obstacle243 ft

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Brétigny-sur-Orge Air Base located?

Brétigny-sur-Orge Air Base is closed located in Le Plessis-Pâté, Essonne, France, at an elevation of 270 ft (82 m).

How many runways does Brétigny-sur-Orge Air Base have?

Brétigny-sur-Orge Air Base has 1 runway, the longest being 9,843 ft / 3,000 m.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Brétigny-sur-Orge Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.