Airport Ile D Yeu (LFEY)

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.