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Bastia-Poretta International airport (BIA)
Bastia-Poretta International airport is an international airport serving Bastia (Corsica), France. Its IATA code is BIA and its ICAO code is LFKB. It has one runway, 2,519 m long.
- IATABIA
- ICAOLFKB
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BIA
- ICAO code
- LFKB
- City
- Bastia
- Region / province
- Corsica
- Country / territory
- France
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 42.5527° N, 9.4837° E
- Elevation
- 8 m (26 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,519 m (8,266 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,519 m8,266 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,500 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
8,925 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 40 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,774 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 45 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Flight information (AFIS) AFIS | 124.725 MHz |
| Approach APP | 123.825 MHz |
| Arrival ARR | 37.850 MHz |
| ATIS | 125.925 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.825 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.000 MHz |
Air freight to and from Bastia-Poretta International airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Bastia through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in France
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Figari Sud-Corse Airport | FSC | 121 km |
| Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport | NCE | 221 km |
| Marseille Provence Airport | MRS | 361 km |
| Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport | MPL | 463 km |
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | 497 km |
| EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg | BSL | 582 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Bastia-Poretta International airport?
The IATA code of Bastia-Poretta International airport is BIA and its ICAO code is LFKB. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Bastia-Poretta International airport located?
Bastia-Poretta International airport is in Bastia, Corsica, France, at coordinates 42.5527° N, 9.4837° E and an elevation of 8 m (26 ft).
How far is Bastia-Poretta International airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Bastia-Poretta International airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,774 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 8,925 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,500 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 12 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at Bastia-Poretta International airport?
The longest runway at Bastia-Poretta International airport is 2,519 m (8,266 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Bastia-Poretta International airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Bastia-Poretta International airport (BIA) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.