# Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)

> Brest/Guipavas, FR · IATA: BES · ICAO: LFRB · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `BES` |
| ICAO | `LFRB` |
| City | Brest/Guipavas |
| Country | FR |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 99 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 48.44790, -4.41854 |

## Description

IATA BES, ICAO LFRB — Brest Bretagne Airport at Guipavas near Brest in Finistère is Brittany's busiest airport, handling over 1.5 million passengers in 2024 (up 3.7%) and ranking among France's twenty largest. Air freight plays a limited role and moves mainly as belly cargo and trucked air freight (RFS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), the nearest major cargo hub. The airport's position on the Atlantic Arc, alongside the Brest naval base and the maritime economy of Finistère, gives it regional logistics relevance. Customs clearance is available on site, easing import and export shipments for the region.

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