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Regional gateway serving the Saint-Étienne and Loire area.
Opened
1937
Location
Andrézieux-Bouthéon, France
Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport (IATA: EBU, ICAO: LFMH) is a regional civil airport located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, in the Loire department of central France. It serves the city of Saint-Étienne and the surrounding industrial region, offering scheduled and charter services primarily to domestic and European destinations.
The airport operates on a modest scale typical of French regional airports, handling a limited number of airlines and routes. It has historically served as a secondary option for travelers who might otherwise use Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, located approximately 50 kilometres to the north.
Passenger volumes remain relatively low compared to major French hubs, and the airport's route network reflects the regional nature of its traffic. Seasonal charter flights to Mediterranean destinations have traditionally supplemented its scheduled services.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building handling both arrivals and departures for its modest passenger volume.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by road via the A72 motorway, with bus and taxi services connecting it to Saint-Étienne city centre.
Airlines here
Air France has operated services through the airport, along with various regional and charter carriers serving seasonal leisure routes.
Notable facts
- ›Located approximately 15 kilometres north of Saint-Étienne city centre.
- ›Situated at an elevation of roughly 1,325 feet (404 metres) above sea level.
- ›The airport is owned and operated by the local Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- ›It serves as an alternative to Lyon-Saint Exupéry for Loire department residents.
- ›The ICAO code LFMH places it within the southern France FIR classification.
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