Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport — Niort/Souché, France

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Searching for an airport code near Niort/Souché? Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport is identified as NIT (ICAO: LFBN).

Distance & flight time from NIT

Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport

NIT serves Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport, located at Souché near Niort in western France, close to the Marais Poitevin wetlands, one of France's largest marshland nature reserves. The airport is a small regional facility primarily used for general aviation, flight training, and limited seasonal or charter flights rather than major scheduled airline routes. Niort itself is known as an insurance industry hub, hosting headquarters of several French insurance companies, and NIT has occasionally supported business travel connected to this sector. The airport's modest single runway and terminal reflect its role as a regional gateway rather than an international one, with most travelers to the area typically arriving via larger airports like La Rochelle or Poitiers.

Runways at Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport (NIT)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
07/255774 ft (1760 m)98 ft (30 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport (NIT)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISNIORT INFO119.1 MHz
APPCOGNAC APP122.55 MHz

Airports near Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport (NIT)

NIT is Niort-Marais Poitevin Airport in western France, a small regional airfield near the Marais Poitevin wetlands. It has limited commercial flights, mainly general aviation and charters.

FAQ

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

The IATA code for Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport is NIT.

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

The ICAO code for Niort - Marais Poitevin Airport is LFBN. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.