Airport Ile D Yeu (LFEY)
L'Île-d'Yeu, Pays de la Loire, France 🇫🇷
5.0 ∅ rating
Runways
2 RWY, 1220m/4002ft 2 Runways, longest: 1220m/4002ft (paved)
What other pilots say about LFEY
The good news is that as well as RNAV LNAV approaches to 14/32, there is now a cross grass runway of 575 meters 04/22 available when crosswinds exceed 15 knots. Likewise the parking, which used to be a nightmare, has been greatly improved with 4 specific parking zones which can accommodate 90 planes. When I have been here mid-week, or out-of-season, parking has not been a problem; but I am led to believe that it can still get pretty crowded at weekends in the height of the summer. One could phone ahead to check; but one cannot reserve. The lack of transport from the field - and even on the island itself - cannot be over-emphasised. There are only two taxis on the island, one driven by Isabelle, or a local bus which only runs 3 times a day. Either bring your own bikes or ensure that transport of some kind has been prearrange [See Tourist Office link below]. I have stayed at Les Voyageurs http://mobile.hotelyeu.com/ which I have found very convenient and satisfactory. In our PPL/IR Trip in 2025, a good meal was had at Ma Reserve https://www.facebook.com/lareservedubouchon/?_rdr [For those interested in history, just behind the hotel is the island museum which took over the house occupied by Madame Petain who lived there whilst her husband - Marshal Petain - was incarcerated on the island after WWII. His grave - in the local cemetery - and his cell - in the local fort - can be visited. Although the museum is now 'closed' one can, via the Tourist Office, obtain a key which allows one to peruse a room dedicated to that part of history.]
Île d'Yeu is smaller - and in some ways wilder - than it counterpart Belle Île. It is none the less a wonderful place if you enjoy peace, nature, walking/cycling with the convenience of arriving by air. There is a good and helpful Tourist Office webpage https://www.ile-yeu.fr/ which is available in English.
LFEY offers both VFR and GNSS (LNAV/VNAV) approaches to runways 14 and 32, with a cross grass runway (04/22, 575 m) available when crosswinds exceed 15 knots. AFIS operates in French only; English may be accepted but proficiency in French is strongly recommended for safety. No PPR is required, and a flight plan is generally not necessary for VFR. Overflight of the town should be avoided on approach. Crosswinds and strong winds are common, and the airfield can be affected by sea mist.
Parking is available on both hard and grass aprons, with four designated parking zones accommodating up to 90 aircraft. Parking allocation is managed by AFIS staff. Parking is usually sufficient outside peak summer weekends (mid-July to end of August), but can become crowded during those times; advance calls are suggested, though reservations are not possible. Tie-down chains are present on the hard apron, but pilots must bring their own tie-down equipment.
No fuel is available at LFEY. Credit cards are accepted for landing and parking fees. Example: landing about €10; parking about €10 per day; combined landing and eight days’ parking about €100.
Transport options from the airfield are limited: there are only two taxis on the island, which may be difficult to book at busy times or without advance notice. A local bus runs three times daily, with schedules available online. Bicycle rental is widely available; bicycles can be pre-booked for delivery to the airfield for about €10 and are considered the best way to explore the island. The town of Port Joinville is approximately 2.5 km from the airport (about 7–30 minutes on foot).
Facilities include both hard and grass parking areas; no fuel or maintenance services exist on site. Accommodation can be found in Port Joinville, with several hotels mentioned as satisfactory by pilots.
Noise abatement requires avoiding overflight of populated areas during approach. Crosswind landings may be necessary due to prevailing winds and runway orientation; caution is advised regarding downslope on runway 33 with an overrun leading toward the sea.
Contact numbers: La Roue Libre/SARL FACK bicycle rental +33 2 51 29 20 70; Soën Villarbu taxi +33 6 11 28 54 07.
LFEY is a welcoming GA destination with friendly staff, reliable approaches, good parking capacity outside peak periods, but no fuel or maintenance services and limited ground transport—bicycle rental is highly recommended for visiting pilots.
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