Cazaux (BA120)
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ICAO Code | LFBC/ |
Last Validated | Mar 2012 |
City | Cazaux |
Position | 44°32'06"N 001°07'53"W |
Runway(s) | 06/24 |
Elevation | 84 ft |
General
The airfield of Cazaux, located at the West coast, is of special interest to the spotters as two very special units, the CEV of the Armée de l'Air and the 150 squadron of the Republic of Singapore Air Force are stationed here. Furthermore, two French squadrons with French and Belgian Alpha jets are also based here.
Layout
The spotting facilities are very poor at Cazaux. On the south side a large lake blocks any attempts and the southeast and north sides contain a large exercise area. Only the east side approach can be watched, but as the planes are still very high, the photographic possibilities are not that great. During Open Days things improve considerably. After entrance, with a direct left turn, you will pass the hangars of the CEV. If you continue, you will pass the RSAF hangar. Next to the beginning of runway 24, there is a dump area, which during Open Days could be the place where you park your car.
Getting There
Cazaux is located close to Bordeaux. From the north, when passing Bordeaux on the highway E50, take the exit towards Arcachon onto the A660. You can take the exit towards Saguinet, BA120 is sign posted as well. You will now be on the D652 road. Just after passing the small airfield of Villemarie, you can either go right to reach spot 3 or continue straight for spot 1.
Around the Airport

Sometimes the Skyhawks used to turn just over spot 1. (Jos Hoogland)
Frequencies
257.800 / 122.100 | Tower & Ground |
264.725 | Tower |
339.775 | Departure |
142.450 / 275.300 | Approach |
119.600 | Approach |
265.900 / 336.100 | SPAR |
277.950 / 369.225 | SPAR, SRE |
Based Operators
Armée de l'Air | |
ETO01.008 | Alpha Jet E |
ETO02.008 | Alpha Jet B+ Alpha Jet E |
EH01.067 | SA330 EC725 |
DGA-EV | various |
Others | |
Gendarmerie / SAG | EC145 |
RSiAF / 150 sq | M346 |
BAC / Alpha Jet training School | Alpha Jet 1B+ |
Preserved
120/8-ME/8-NE | Mystere 4A, on pole |
100/NG | MS760, with DGA-EV |
4 | Mirage F1, with DGA-EV |
23/AV | Mirage 4P, near main gate along Allée du Commandant Marzac |
2240/EH-67 | SA319B, with EH01.067 |
SA154/68-DI | H-34A, with EH01.067 |
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