# Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)

> Ambérieu, FR · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Ambérieu |
| Country | FR |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 251 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 45.98730, 5.32844 |

## Description

Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) is located near Ambérieu-en-Bugey in the Ain département, close to the A42/A40 motorway junction northeast of Lyon. It is a base of the Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace (French Air Force) with no civil passenger or cargo services. For air freight in the Ain/Lyon region, Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (IATA: LYS), approximately 50 km to the west, is the relevant cargo option.

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