Private Jet Charter at Périgueux-Bassillac (LFBX/PGX)

Périgord Noir's Airfield at the Crossroads of Bordeaux and the Massif Central

Périgueux-Bassillac (LFBX) functions as the primary instrument-rated airfield for the Dordogne département, positioned roughly 8 km east of Périgueux city centre via the D6089. The field sits at 328 ft AMSL in open terrain, making performance calculations straightforward for any aircraft operating within its 2,200m pavement — a length that comfortably accommodates light jets and midsize types including the Phenom 300, Citation XLS+, and Learjet 75 without restriction under standard ISA conditions. Ultra-long-range heavies and large-cabin aircraft above approximately 25,000 kg MTOW should plan accordingly, with Bordeaux-Mérignac available as the nearest full-capability alternate 90 km to the southwest.

Access & Logistics

Ground transfer from block-in to central Périgueux runs approximately 15 minutes by road. For clients heading into the Périgord Noir — Les Eyzies, Sarlat-la-Canéda, the Vézère Valley — expect 45 to 60 minutes by car. The Dordogne Valley châteaux and wine estates around Bergerac are reachable within 50 minutes. Limousine and executive car services are available on arrangement through the handling agent. No scheduled rail connection exists at Bassillac; all onward transfer is road-based. PGX is notably well-positioned for private estate arrivals during the summer season, when traffic to Périgord's riverside properties concentrates between June and September.

Airfield Capabilities

The single paved runway at LFBX is oriented 10/28 and measures 2,200m. Instrument approaches are published on both ends. Avgas and Jet-A1 fuel are available on site. The aerodrome is not certified for H24 operations; opening hours follow a published schedule and must be confirmed in advance for early-morning departures or late-evening arrivals — PPR is advisable for any movement outside standard business hours. Slot coordination is not required, which simplifies short-notice scheduling for operators flying into the Dordogne region from Paris Le Bourget or other French hubs.

Executive Handling

Customs clearance is available on site, enabling direct international arrivals without the need to tech-stop at a border entry point. This is operationally relevant for charters inbound from the UK post-Brexit, or positioning flights from Switzerland and Belgium. The handling operation at PGX is rated standard — functional general aviation infrastructure without a dedicated FBO-grade lounge, but with standard crew facilities, parking, and catering coordination on request. Operators with specific VIP ground requirements should confirm in advance. For comparison, Le Bourget and Nice Côte d'Azur offer premium FBO infrastructure for legs requiring full executive-grade ground services. PGX is best suited for clients prioritising proximity to the Périgord interior over terminal amenity. All movements into France via PGX are subject to standard DGAC regulations and prior flight plan filing.