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Istres-Le Tubé Air Base

Istres, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'AzurElevation 82 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail

15/33
Dimensions
12,303 x 197 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Istres-Le Tubé Air Base is in Istres, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur. Field elevation 82 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
TypeMedium airport
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALFMI
RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur
CountryFrance
Coordinates43.5227, 4.9238
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.475
RHONE ACC
ACC
28.252
ISTRES APP
APP
120.35
ISTRES APP
APP
121.85
ISTRES GND
GND
25.725
RIVERIA OPS
OPS
122.1
ISTRES TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗LFMI on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LFMI have a METAR?
Yes. LFMI is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does LFMI have a TAF?
When LFMI issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at LFMI?
LFMI sits at 82 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LFMI?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.