Paris-Le Bourget International Airport

Europe's leading business aviation airport

Paris–Le Bourget (ICAO LFPB, IATA LBG) is about 7 nautical miles north-north-east of central Paris and is operated by Groupe ADP as a dedicated business aviation airport. It has no scheduled airline traffic, which keeps the ramp focused on private, corporate and charter flights. It also hosts the Paris Air Show in June of odd-numbered years, when access, parking and airspace are heavily affected.

The French AIP lists three runways at Le Bourget: 07/25, 03/21 and 09/27, with 07/25 the longest at about 3,000 m. Check the current AIP France, NOTAMs and ADP information for closures, works and procedures before planning.

Slots, PPR and noise

Paris airport slot coordination is managed by COHOR. Depending on season and time of day, business aviation movements at Le Bourget may require a slot or prior permission; check the current COHOR and AIP requirements for your flight rather than assuming an open slot.

Le Bourget also has noise-related restrictions, including limits on the noisiest aircraft at night. Confirm your aircraft's noise category and the current rules if you plan a late arrival or early departure.

Border control and Schengen

France is in the Schengen Area. Flights from outside Schengen must clear border police and customs, and flights within Schengen may still be subject to checks. Make sure passengers hold the correct passports, visas or travel authorisations. Non-EU commercial operators may need an EU Third Country Operator authorisation and French traffic rights; see landing permits.

FBOs and ground handling

Several FBOs and handling agents operate at Le Bourget. LFS coordinates handling, parking, fuel, catering, VIP passenger transfers and crew hotels with the provider that suits the aircraft and trip. Parking can be tight during the Air Show, major Paris events and peak weekends, so request it early and agree a fallback such as repositioning.

Fuel can be arranged through the handler or a contract fuel release, and catering through our inflight catering coordination.

Passenger transfers into Paris

Le Bourget's short distance to the city does not always mean a short drive. Road traffic on the A1 and the Paris ring road can add significant time at peak hours, during strikes or on event days. Plan passenger pick-up times with a realistic buffer, confirm vehicle access to the aircraft with the handler, and agree in advance where luggage will be cleared if the flight arrives from outside Schengen. For VIP movements, tell us early about security, protocol or meet-and-greet needs so the handler can request the right access.

Crews staying overnight usually choose hotels near the airport or in central Paris depending on rest requirements and the next departure time; we arrange both through crew logistics.

Paris area alternates

Alternatives include Paris–Charles de Gaulle (LFPG), Paris–Orly (LFPO) and smaller airports such as Pontoise (LFPT) or Beauvais (LFOB), each with different slot, customs and access arrangements. The choice depends on aircraft size, opening hours and the passengers' destination in Paris.

What LFS coordinates for LFPB

• Flight planning and slot or PPR requests where required.
• Border and customs arrangements, TCO and traffic-rights review for non-EU operators.
• Handling, parking, fuel and catering requests with your chosen provider.
• Crew hotels and transport and passenger ground logistics.
• Event planning for the Paris Air Show and other high-demand periods.

Information to send for a Le Bourget request

• Aircraft type, registration, MTOW and noise category.
• Origin, UTC schedule and whether the flight is from outside Schengen.
• Operator type (private or commercial) and nationality.
• Preferred handler, parking duration and passenger needs.