Bordeaux-Mérignac.
Private aviation guide to Bordeaux-Mérignac: runway, opening hours, private terminals, routes and flight times.
- ICAO
- LFBD
- IATA
- BOD
- Serves
- Bordeaux
- Private terminal
- Yes
Flying private from BOD.
Bordeaux-Mérignac (LFBD) is one of the main private aviation airports serving Bordeaux.
Bordeaux-Mérignac is open around the clock and has a dedicated business aviation terminal with direct access to the aircraft, about 10 km from the city centre.
The long runway accepts any business jet, but parking on the commercial apron is limited to 24 hours, so longer stays should be arranged with the handler in advance.
Flights are operated by DGAC-licensed operators.
Bordeaux-Mérignac at a glance.
| LFBD | |
|---|---|
| Longest runway | 05/23, 10,171 ft (3,100 m) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours |
| Customs and immigration | Yes, airport of entry, with customs and immigration 24 hours a day; border control at the business aviation terminal on request |
| Distance | About 10 km (6 miles) west of central Bordeaux |
| Private terminals | Business aviation terminal with direct ramp access, run by the FBO AviaVIP |
| Rules for private jets | Handling is mandatory; private aircraft parking on the commercial apron limited to 24 hours; noise abatement procedures and APU time limits apply |
Sources: AC-U-KWIK airport record, LFBD; French AIP, AD 2 LFBD (SIA eAIP, AIRAC 1 October 2026); Chartered flights, Aéroport de Bordeaux. Hours and rules change; your operator confirms them for the date you fly.
From BOD by private jet.
- Distance
- 89 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 31m
- One way
- from €6.2k
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- 115 nm
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- 0h 34m
- One way
- from €6.2k
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- 144 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 39m
- One way
- from €6.2k
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- 215 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 49m
- One way
- from €6.2k
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- 245 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 53m
- One way
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- Distance
- 269 nm
- Flight time
- 0h 56m
- One way
- from €6.2k
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhat are the opening hours of Bordeaux-Mérignac?+
Open 24 hours.
How long is the runway at Bordeaux-Mérignac?+
The longest runway is 05/23, 10,171 ft (3,100 m).
Are there special rules for private jets at Bordeaux-Mérignac?+
Handling is mandatory; private aircraft parking on the commercial apron limited to 24 hours; noise abatement procedures and APU time limits apply.
Does Bordeaux-Mérignac have a private jet terminal?+
Yes. Private passengers use a dedicated terminal.
How early should I arrive at BOD?+
About 30 minutes before departure for domestic trips, an hour for international.
Can I fly a private jet from BOD today?+
Often yes, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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