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Medium airport

Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport

IATA NITICAO LFBN🇫🇷 Niort/Souché
Coordinates
46.3135°N, 0.3945°W
Elevation
203 ft (62 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
FR-NAQ
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
1.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:46
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
21:52
Civil dusk
22:30

About 15h 28m 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 Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport

L’aérodrome de Niort - Marais Poitevin ou aérodrome de Niort - Souché avant 2012 (code IATA : NIT • code OACI : LFBN) est un aérodrome civil, ouvert à la circulation aérienne publique (CAP), situé à 4 km à l’est-sud-est de Niort dans les Deux-Sèvres (région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France). Il est utilisé pour l’aviation d'affaires, le fret et le transport sanitaire et pour la pratique d’activités de loisirs et de tourisme (aviation légère, parachutisme et aéromodélisme).

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 255,774 ft / 1,760 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISNIORT INFO119.100 MHz
APPCOGNAC APP122.550 MHz

Airspace in this area(12)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTA BORDEAUXClass DCTAFL145FL195
CTA NANTES AClass DCTAFL115FL195
SIV NANTES 2.1Special useType 33GNDFL115
SIV POITIERSSpecial useType 33GNDFL115
LF-R49A1 COGNACSpecial useRestricted4000 ft MSLFL065
LF-R49A2 COGNACSpecial useRestricted4000 ft MSLFL065
WHISKEY 8Special useGliding sector3000 ft MSL4000 ft MSL
LF-R49H1 COGNACSpecial useRestrictedFL065FL195
LF-R49L1 COGNACSpecial useRestricted3000 ft MSL4000 ft MSL
FIR LFBBSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
LF-R49L2 COGNACSpecial useRestricted3300 ft MSL4000 ft MSL
FIR LFRRSpecial useFIRGNDFL195

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
Obstacle328 ft463 ft
Obstacle328 ft394 ft
Obstacle328 ft410 ft
Obstacle328 ft371 ft
Obstacle328 ft407 ft
Obstacle328 ft472 ft
Obstacle279 ft233 ft
Château d'eau du Vivier272 ft180 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport?

The ICAO code for Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport is LFBN, and its IATA code is NIT.

Where is Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport located?

Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport is medium airport located in Niort/Souché, France, at an elevation of 203 ft (62 m).

How many runways does Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport have?

Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,774 ft / 1,760 m.

What time zone is Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport in?

Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport is in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport is approximately 1.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport?

The nearest airport to Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport is Verrines sous Celles La Jonchè Airfield (FR-0984), about 9.5 nm to the ese, followed by Usseau Airfield and Chenay Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.