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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Where is Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) located?▼

Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) is located in Ambérieu, FR.

What is the elevation of Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278)?▼

Ambérieu Air Base (BA 278) is at an elevation of 251 meters (823 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

45.98730, 5.32844

251 m ü. NN

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Last updated: 22 June 2026

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Ambérieu, FR · Regional Airport · 251 m ü. NN

CountryFR

CityAmbérieu

Elevation251 m

Lat45.9873

Lng5.3284

TimezoneEurope/Berlin

TypeRegional Airport

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