Pau Pyrénees Airport
Gateway to Southwest France: An exploration of regional air connectivity and operations.
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Airport Overview
Identification
Pau Pyrénees Airport, designated by IATA code PUF and ICAO code LFBP, serves as a key aviation hub for the region.
Type: Publicly accessible airport.
Operator: Managed by the Pau Chamber of Commerce.
Location & Elevation
Situated in Uzein, within the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, France.
Elevation: 188 meters (616 feet) above sea level.
Coordinates: 43°22′48″N 000°25′07″W.
Infrastructure
The airport features a primary runway:
| Direction | Length (m) | Length (ft) | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,500 | 8,202 | Asphalt |
Airlines and Destinations
Scheduled Services
Pau Pyrénees Airport hosts several airlines offering regular scheduled and seasonal charter flights:
| Airline | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Air France | Lyon, Paris–Charles de Gaulle Seasonal: Ajaccio, Figari |
| Amelia International | Paris–Orly |
| Chalair Aviation | Seasonal: Brest, Kerry |
| Transavia | Paris–Orly |
| Twin Jet | Lyon, Marseille |
Operational Statistics
Passenger Traffic
In 2018, Pau Pyrénees Airport handled 612,580 passengers, representing a 2.1% increase compared to the previous year.
Annual Passenger Volume (Selected Years):
- 2005: 729,409
- 2010: 673,697
- 2015: 634,035
- 2018: 612,580
- 2020: 184,926 (Note: Significant decrease likely due to global travel restrictions)
- 2021: 368,053
The data indicates a general trend of passenger volume fluctuations, with a notable dip in 2020, followed by a recovery in 2021.
Military Operations
Strategic Installations
Beyond civilian operations, the southern sector of Pau Pyrénees Airport hosts significant military installations. These facilities are home to key French Army aviation units:
- The 4th Special Forces Helicopter Regiment.
- The 5th Combat Helicopter Regiment.
Additionally, the airport serves as a crucial training ground for the French Army's paratrooper forces, underscoring its dual-use strategic importance.
Aerospace Industry Connection
Airbus E-Fan Initiative
In 2015, Airbus announced plans to establish production facilities at Pau Pyrénees Airport for its innovative E-Fan electric aircraft. This initiative involved constructing a new facility, strategically located near the DAHER-SOCATA plant in Tarbes.
The project aimed for initial deliveries by late 2017 or early 2018, highlighting the airport's role in fostering advanced aerospace manufacturing and development within the region.
Notable Incidents
Air France Flight 7775
On January 25, 2007, Air France Flight 7775, en route from Pau to Paris–Charles de Gaulle, experienced a critical incident shortly after takeoff.
The Fokker 100 aircraft was involved in an overrun event. While all 54 occupants aboard the aircraft survived, tragically, one individual on the ground lost their life.
Subsequent investigations by the French Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety (BEA) identified wing icing as the primary cause of the accident, emphasizing the critical importance of de-icing procedures.
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Important Notice
This document has been generated by an Artificial Intelligence, synthesizing information from publicly available sources for educational and informational purposes. While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy and completeness, the content is based on data that may be subject to change or may not be entirely up-to-date.
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