Entrance gate at Cognac-Châteaubernard Air Base

Charter a Private Jet to Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base (CNG)

Private jet charter at Cognac-Châteaubernard Air Base offers direct access to Cognac, France, a key destination for business, industry, and regional travel. Operating on a restricted-use airfield, private flights are handled by prior arrangement, with runway infrastructure suitable for a wide range of business aircraft.

Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base: Key Details

Coordinates (DMS)	45° 39′ 30″ N, 0° 19′ 3″ W
Latitude / Longitude	45.65829, -0.3175
IATA Code	CNG
ICAO Code	LFBG
Elevation	31 m (102 ft)
Number of runway(s)	2
Runway surface(s)	Macadam, Penetration Macadam (PEM)
Longest runway	2423 m (7949 ft)
Useful links	Airport website Wikipedia page

Most Common Aircraft Operating from Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base

When choosing a private jet for your journey, a few factors play a crucial role: number of passengers, distance of the flight, airport capabilities, and specific requirements of your journey. Here are the most frequently chartered aircraft models landing at/taking off from Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base in 2025: Cessna Citation Mustang, Hawker 850XP and Cessna Citation CJ2.

Top 3 aircraft models by number of flight movements to and from Cognac-Châteaubernard (BA 709) Air Base in 2025
Aircraft model name	Seats	Speed (km/h)	Speed (knots)	Range (km)	Range (NM)
Cessna Citation Mustang	4	628 km/h	339 kts	2161 km	1167 NM
Hawker 850XP	8	830 km/h	448 kts	4893 km	2642 NM
Cessna Citation CJ2	6	754 km/h	407 kts	2463 km	1330 NM

FBO Services at Cognac-Châteaubernard Air Base (BA 709)

At Cognac-Châteaubernard Air Base, private flights operate on a restricted-use military platform and are accepted subject to prior permission (PPR). With two paved runways (RWY 05/23: 2,362 m declared; RWY 08/26: 1,814 m declared), the airfield is suitable for light jets, midsize aircraft, and many super-midsize and large-cabin business jets, depending on performance and mission profile. Below, we cover the main FBO-style handling point that greets and coordinates private jet charter movements on site.

BA 709 Base Operations Office (BOB)

Private jet apron at Cognac Air Base — Cognac Air Base apron - Photo: Nolwenn Peureux / Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace

The Base Operations Office (BOB) is the operational focal point for PPR coordination, on-arrival assistance, ramp access, and turnaround support at LFBG. PPR is arranged via the base operations channels, and the PPR number must be entered in box 18 of the flight plan. For planning, published ATS hours are typically Mon–Thu 07:15–16:00 UTC and Fri 07:15–14:00 UTC, with weekends and public holidays closed.

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