Laroche Airport
Brive Souillac airport, identified by IATA code BVE and ICAO code LFSL, is a medium airport serving Brive in southwestern France. For travellers heading into the Corrèze, Dordogne, or Lot areas, it works as a practical regional gateway rather than a large, complex hub, which usually means shorter walking distances and a more straightforward arrival experience. The airport sits at an elevation of 1016 feet, or 310 metres, and operates on Europe/Paris time, useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, transfers, or car hire bookings.
About Laroche Airport
Brive Souillac airport, identified by IATA code BVE and ICAO code LFSL, is a medium airport serving Brive in southwestern France. For travellers heading into the Corrèze, Dordogne, or Lot areas, it works as a practical regional gateway rather than a large, complex hub, which usually means shorter walking distances and a more straightforward arrival experience. The airport sits at an elevation of 1016 feet, or 310 metres, and operates on Europe/Paris time, useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, transfers, or car hire bookings.
Overview
Brive Souillac airport, identified by IATA code BVE and ICAO code LFSL, is a medium airport serving Brive in southwestern France. For travellers heading into the Corrèze, Dordogne, or Lot areas, it works as a practical regional gateway rather than a large, complex hub, which usually means shorter walking distances and a more straightforward arrival experience. The airport sits at an elevation of 1016 feet, or 310 metres, and operates on Europe/Paris time, useful to keep in mind when checking flight times, transfers, or car hire bookings.
What travellers should know
- The airport has one runway, 11/29, measuring 6890 feet and surfaced in asphalt.
- The runway is lighted, which supports operations in lower-light conditions and helps maintain reliability for scheduled flights.
- Its smaller scale can make check-in, security, and pickup arrangements simpler than at major international airports.
- Because services may be more limited than at a big city airport, it is wise to confirm transport, opening hours, and any on-site facilities before travel.
- The official airport website is http://www.aeroport-brive-vallee-dordogne.fr for current passenger information.
Useful for planning
For most visitors, the main advantage of Brive Souillac airport is convenience: it places you close to Brive and within reach of many countryside destinations that are popular for holidays, road trips, and rural stays. If you are arriving from abroad or connecting within France, it is worth planning onward transport in advance, especially if you are heading to smaller towns where taxis, buses, or rental availability may be limited outside peak travel times.
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FAQ
Laroche Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Laroche Airport is located in Brive-La-Gaillarde, France (Europe), at coordinates 45.170°, 1.530°.
- Its IATA code is BVE and its ICAO code is LFSL.
- Laroche Airport serves Brive-La-Gaillarde, France. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Laroche Airport operates on Europe/Paris local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Laroche Airport sits at latitude 45.170° and longitude 1.530°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from BVE. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for BVE is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from BVE on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Nespouls, 19600, France, the phone number is +33 5 55 22 40 00, the official website is http://www.aeroport-brive-vallee-dordogne.fr/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in France. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.