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Small airport

Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield

ICAO LFAO🇫🇷 Rives-d'Andaine, Orne
Coordinates
48.5458°N, 0.3874°W
Elevation
718 ft (219 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
FR-NOR
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
1.3° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:47
Sunrise
07:19
Sunset
20:46
Civil dusk
21:19

About 13h 27m 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 Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield

Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield

L’aérodrome de Bagnoles-de-l’Orne - Couterne (code OACI : LFAO) est un aérodrome ouvert à la circulation aérienne publique (CAP), situé sur la commune de Couterne à 1,9 km au sud-sud-est de Bagnoles-de-l'Orne dans l’Orne (région Basse-Normandie, France). Il est utilisé pour la pratique d’activités de loisirs et de tourisme (aviation légère).

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

LFAO

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

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
12 / 30▸ displaced3,478 ft / 1,060 m66 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA RENNES AClass DCTAFL115FL195
FIR LFRRSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
SIV RENNES NORDSpecial useType 33GNDFL115
SIV RENNES SUD ASpecial useType 33GNDFL115
LF-R7B TOURS CMLPSpecial useRestrictedFL115FL195

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle814 ft
Obstacle778 ft
Obstacle751 ft
Obstacle1,024 ft
Obstacle430 ft
Obstacle735 ft
Obstacle797 ft
Obstacle741 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield?

The ICAO code for Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield is LFAO.

Where is Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield located?

Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield is small airport located in Rives-d'Andaine, Orne, France, at an elevation of 718 ft (219 m).

How many runways does Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield have?

Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 3,478 ft / 1,060 m.

What time zone is Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield in?

Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield is in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield is approximately 1.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield?

The nearest airport to Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield is Lassay les Châteaux Le Rudson Airfield (FR-0869), about 5.5 nm to the ssw, followed by Ambrières-les-Vallées Airfield and Aérodrome de Flers Saint-Paul.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Bagnoles-Couterne Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.