Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport — Rochefort/Saint-Agnant, France

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Looking for the Rochefort/Saint-Agnant airport code? Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport's IATA code is RCO (ICAO: LFDN).

Distance & flight time from RCO

Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport

RCO designates Rochefort-Saint-Agnant Airport, also known as Base Aérienne 721, a French Air Force installation located near Rochefort in the Charente-Maritime department of western France. The base has historically served as a training center, notably associated with French military flight instruction, and includes facilities tied to the broader Rochefort military-industrial and naval heritage of the region, which was once a major naval shipbuilding center under Louis XIV. As a military airfield, RCO handles Armée de l'Air operations rather than scheduled civilian passenger traffic, though the airfield has occasionally accommodated limited civil aviation activity alongside its defense functions.

Runways at Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport (RCO)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
12/307480 ft (2280 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport (RCO)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISROCHEFORT INFO119.3 MHz
TWRROCHEFORT TWR119.3 MHz

Airports near Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport (RCO)

RCO is Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721), a French military air base, not a commercial airport. Searchers wanting civilian flights to the Rochefort area should look at regional alternatives like La Rochelle.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport?

The IATA code for Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport is RCO.

What is the ICAO code for Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport?

The ICAO code for Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (BA 721) Airport is LFDN. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.