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Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport is an international airport serving Bordeaux (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), France. Its IATA code is BOD and its ICAO code is LFBD. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,100 m long.
- IATABOD
- ICAOLFBD
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BOD
- ICAO code
- LFBD
- City
- Bordeaux
- Region / province
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Country / territory
- France
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 44.8286° N, 0.7154° W
- Elevation
- 49 m (162 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,100 m (10,171 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,100 m10,171 ft | Asphalt |
| 11/29 | 2,415 m7,923 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)
10,174 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,579 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,490 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 35 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 118.600 MHz |
| Arrival ARR | 121.200 MHz |
| ATIS | 131.150 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| INFO | 120.575 MHz |
| Operations OPS | 143.175 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Bordeaux 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toulouse-Blagnac Airport | TLS | 213 km |
| Nantes Atlantique Airport | NTE | 268 km |
| Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport | CFE | 322 km |
| Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport | MPL | 398 km |
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | 465 km |
| Brest Bretagne airport | BES | 492 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport?
The IATA code of Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport is BOD and its ICAO code is LFBD. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport located?
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport is in Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, at coordinates 44.8286° N, 0.7154° W and an elevation of 49 m (162 ft).
How far is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,490 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,579 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,174 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 35 min.
How long is the runway at Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport?
The longest runway at Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport is 3,100 m (10,171 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) 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.