Airport Ouessant (LFEC) IFR

Ouessant – known to Anglophones as Ushant – is undulant and green and perfect for bikes, e-bikes and walking, just like her bigger sister Belle Île. But there the comparisons end. Where Belle Île https://airfield.directory/airfield/LFEA is winsome, idyllic and trendy, Ushant is burly, windswept and Wagnerian – yet also often ignored by the English and especially by English pilots. This is a great shame because ‘Island hoping’ is one of the great assets and joys of GA. Ouessant is all of 10 minutes flying time from Brest LFRB with a hard 833 metre runway with RNP at both ends of 05/23. One would normally work IROISE Information before using OUESSANT Information (french only) since ATC is rarely there unless there is a Commercial flight - in the holiday season around 9.00L & 17.00L. As the field is often deserted, there is usually parking for 8 planes. Remember the wind blows hard here so using the tie down rings is advised. There is an honesty box for landing fees displayed on the notice board - about €8.

Getting to Lampaul: It is about a gentle 30 min walk. Some of us, like myself, try to fly with a foldup bicycle; but it is possible to arrange in advance for a local shop to deliver bike(s) to the airfield. See details in Island brochure: Guide Pratique 2025

Accommodation: As one would expect, accommodation is limited - especially in the summer - and pre-booking is essential. On our recent trip, some stayed at Le Roc'h Ar Mor ***(https://www.lerocharmorouessant.bzh/) which they highly recomended both for accommodation & as a restaurant.

For those who like isolation, open space, walking/cycling among wildness, nothing can compare to Ouessant. This is even more so 'out of season' - but then one must allow flexibilty because of the weather. Remember, Ushant doen't have 5 working Lighthouses for nothing! Whilst there, DO as the locals do: Enjoy a Kir Breton (a kir royale but with cider – sweet, cold and delicious) and their staple diet Galettes Bretonnes!