Southwest France's gateway to the Dordogne valley.
Opened
1930
Location
Bergerac, France
Bergerac Dordogne-Périgord Airport (IATA: EGC, ICAO: LFBE) is a regional airport serving the Bergerac area in the Dordogne department of southwestern France. It acts as an important entry point for tourists visiting the Périgord wine region, the Dordogne river valley, and the wider area's prehistoric sites and châteaux.
The airport handles predominantly leisure traffic, with strong seasonal demand from British and other northern European visitors traveling to popular holiday destinations in the region. It has historically been served by several low-cost carriers connecting it to the United Kingdom and other European cities.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal suited to its regional traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately 3 km southeast of Bergerac city centre, accessible by taxi and limited bus services.
Airlines here
Ryanair has been among the primary carriers serving Bergerac, offering routes to several UK and European destinations, alongside other seasonal operators.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is situated at an elevation of approximately 53 metres (171 ft) above sea level.
- ›It serves as an important gateway for tourism to the Dordogne wine-growing region.
- ›The airport has a single runway designated 10/28.
- ›Seasonal charter and low-cost flights from the UK account for a significant share of passenger traffic.
- ›The airport's full name references both the Dordogne department and the historic Périgord region.
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