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Pau Pyrénées Airport

Pau/Pyrénées (Uzein), France

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Pau Pyrénées Airport

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Routes out
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Destinations
LFBP
ICAO
616 ft
Elevation
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Gateway to the Pyrenees and Basque Country.

Opened
1956
Location
Pau, France
Pau Pyrénées Airport (IATA: PUF) is a regional airport located in Uzein, approximately 12 kilometres north of the city of Pau in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France. It serves the broader Pau and Béarn region, providing connections to major French cities and select international destinations. The airport handles several hundred thousand passengers annually and is a key transport link for the area, supporting business travel, tourism to the Pyrenees mountains, and connections for the local oil and gas industry historically centered around Pau. It serves as a base for airlines offering domestic routes to Paris and other French hubs. With its position close to both the Pyrenees mountains and the Basque Country, the airport attracts leisure travelers seeking skiing, hiking, and cultural tourism. It has modernized its facilities over the years to improve passenger experience and operational efficiency.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Bus shuttle services connect the airport to Pau city centre and the main railway station, with taxis and car rental options also available.
Airlines here
Air France and Transavia are among the primary carriers operating at Pau Pyrénées Airport, offering connections to Paris and other French and European destinations.
Notable facts
  • Located in Uzein, about 12 km north of central Pau.
  • The Pau region was historically significant for France's oil and gas industry, influencing business travel demand.
  • The airport provides access to Pyrenean ski resorts in winter and hiking destinations in summer.
  • It handles both domestic French routes and select international European services.
  • The Pyrénées-Atlantiques department also hosts Biarritz Airport, creating a degree of regional competition.
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Route map (4 destinations)

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Routes

PUF → LYSA5 · CRK AT7 ER4 CRJ CR7
PUF → CDGAF · E90
PUF → ORYAF · 319 CRK
PUF → CDGAZ · E90
PUF → MRST7 · BEH
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Pau Pyrénées Airport
Encyclopaedia

Pau Pyrénées Airport is an airport serving Pau, France. It is located 10 km (6.2 mi) northwest of Pau in Uzein, a commune of the département of Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

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