Lorient South Brittany Airport – LRT
The Lorient South Brittany Airport is also known as the Lorient-Lann-Bihoue Airport. It is located in Lorient, France, a commune in the Morbihan Department in the Brittany Region. A joint Military and Civil airport, Lorient South Brittany Airport is operated by the Morbihan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and by Fleet Air Arm. Its IATA code is LRT and its ICAO code is LFRH. It sits at an elevation of 160 feet above mean sea level and has two runways, both with asphalt surfaces. Runway two is longer than runway one and it measures 7,883 feet. Runway one measures 5,479 feet. The airport sits on an area that measures 1.8 miles by 1.8 miles.
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LRT was originally built in World War II and was made to support German submarine operations. Its military name is the Lann Bihoue Naval Air Base. The civil airlines that serve Lorient South Brittany Airport include Air France, APG Airlines, and Ryanair. Destinations include Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, and Porto. Cities, towns, and suburbs located near the airport include Vannes, Lorient, Lanester, and Hennebont.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a handful of great hotels located near the airport. These include Ibis Lorient Centre Gare, which is a well-rated property, offering a spacious and comfortable rooms. Another nearby airport hotel is the Best Western Plus Hotel Les Rives Du Ter, which features an indoor swimming pool and modernly designed rooms.
An alternative airport to Lorient South Brittany Airport is the Muecon Airport, located in Vannes, France. Another nearby airport is the Quimper-Cornouaille Airport in Quimper, France.
