Pau Pyrénées Airport — Pau/Pyrénées (Uzein), France
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Distance & flight time from PUF
Pau Pyrénées Airport
Pau Pyrénées Airport, known by the code PUF, is located in Uzein near Pau in southwestern France, serving as a gateway to the Pyrénées mountains and the Béarn region. The airport supports both leisure travel toward the mountains and pilgrimage traffic connected to nearby Lourdes, one of the world's most visited Catholic pilgrimage sites. PUF offers domestic connections to Paris and seasonal or charter flights to other European destinations, making it a practical alternative to larger French airports for visitors to the southwest. The region around PUF is also known for its aerospace industry presence, agriculture, and the historic city of Pau itself, once home to the Kings of Navarre.
Runways at Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 8202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | PYRENEES APP | 121.175 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.475 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.75 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 124.15 MHz |
Airports near Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)
- Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) — 40.2 km (25.0 mi)
- Biarritz Pays Basque airport (BIQ) — 89.7 km (55.7 mi)
- San Sebastián Airport (EAS) — 110.9 km (68.9 mi)
- Agen La Garenne airport (AGF) — 120.0 km (74.6 mi)
- Pamplona Airport (PNA) — 120.6 km (74.9 mi)
- Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) — 146.4 km (91.0 mi)
- Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) — 162.8 km (101.2 mi)
- Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord airport (EGC) — 177.3 km (110.2 mi)
PUF is Pau Pyrénées Airport in southwestern France, a common gateway for Lourdes pilgrims and Pyrénées visitors; searchers often confuse it with Lourdes' own airport, Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Pau Pyrénées Airport?
The IATA code for Pau Pyrénées Airport is PUF.
What is the ICAO code for Pau Pyrénées Airport?
The ICAO code for Pau Pyrénées Airport is LFBP. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.