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Ambérieu-en-Bugey Air Base

FR Base aérienne 278 Ambérieu-en-Bugey

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Location & Surroundings

Ambérieu is a point in Rhone-Alpes, France, at 250 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Amberieu-en-Bugey, 4 km to the southeast. The national capital Paris is about 390 km to the northwest.

Also known as: Base aérienne 278 Ambérieu-en-Bugey

Overview

Ambérieu-en-Bugey Air Base is French Air Force base near Amberieu-en-Bugey, Ain, France — FR aéroport français.

It is located in Ain, France.

The elevation is around 251 metre.

Also known as: Amberieu-en-Bugey Air Base, Colonel Chambonnet Air Base, Chambonnet Air Base, base aerienne 278, BA 278, BA278, LFXA, Advanced Landing Ground Y-5

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Basic Data

  • Country France
  • Located in Ain
  • Type airport (AIRP)
  • a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo

Geography

  • Coordinates
    45° 59' 14" N, 5° 19' 42" E
  • Elevation 250 m (DEM: 244 m)
  • Timezone Europe/Paris
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 26 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.8%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Euro (EUR)
  • Phone Prefix +33

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Base aérienne 278 Ambérieu-en-Bugey

Weather in Ambérieu-en-Bugey Air Base

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ambérieu-en-Bugey Air Base, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 11.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 23.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 339 W/m2.

Temperature
11.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (109 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,024.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 11.9 0.8 109 69 1,024.5 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 23.3 3.0 343 36 1,022.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 339.4 n/a
12h 16.8 2.8 30 63 1,021.8 0.00 / 0.00 56 272.6 n/a
18h 12.3 1.1 38 68 1,021.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 10.2 0.8 52 80 1,021.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 1.2 n/a
30h 24.1 2.5 334 31 1,019.6 0.00 / 0.00 56 454.6 n/a
36h 17.3 2.0 50 46 1,018.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 347.8 n/a
42h 14.1 1.4 128 55 1,020.1 0.00 / 0.00 9 0.0 n/a
Saturday 12.1 1.5 141 65 1,021.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 1.1 n/a
54h 25.3 1.5 308 27 1,019.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 429.9 n/a
60h 18.4 1.9 71 45 1,019.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 314.5 n/a
66h 14.9 2.1 141 54 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
Sunday 14.1 2.3 145 72 1,019.7 0.00 / 0.00 8 0.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ambérieu-en-Bugey Air Base?
Now 11.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 10.2 to 23.3 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 339 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ambérieu-en-Bugey Air Base today?
Sunrise around 07:26 and sunset around 19:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Ambérieu-en-Bugey Air Base?
Local time is 17:41. Time zone: Europe/Paris (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ambérieu-en-Bugey Air Base?
Ambérieu-en-Bugey Air Base is a airport.
What is the elevation of Ambérieu-en-Bugey Air Base?
Elevation about 250 m. DEM 244 m.
Where is Ambérieu-en-Bugey Air Base located?
It is at 45.98734, 5.32845 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ambérieu-en-Bugey Air Base in?
It is in France.

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Last updated 2016-12-10
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