Colmar Houssen Airport (LFGA)

Coming from Germany (D), landed there with an Aquila. Shortly before the border, Zürich Information handed us off directly to Colmar. Although the aerodrome has no control zone, you receive a landing clearance from Tower. Landing fee + 4h parking = 16,10€. A bus stop is right at the exit (Line D, Airport, 2€, cash or card). Get off at the stop Theatre. The bus runs several times per hour. Caution: Line D has two different termini; only take bus Line D Airport.
Airfield access after 17h: use the gate next to the Tower. The code is the first 4 digits of the aerodrome frequency.
Colmar is always worth a visit.
Fuel is also available, but we did not use it.
Airfield access is also possible via the gate on the side of the Tower. Code: the first 4 digits of the aerodrome frequency.

Arrange arrival and parking by emailing contact@colmar.aeroport.fr, as per their AIP page. Straightforward process and quick responses.

On arrival, I must say, not the friendliest. Had to repeatedly ask for taxiing directions, with no response or poor instructions (the airport was not busy). They told me to park on Charlie Apron, but gave me directions for Sierra Apron. Unless the Parking Areas on their AIP page are incorrect? In any case, not a big deal, we got there in the end.

Once inside the terminal, it was empty. When I did find somebody, they we very friendly and helpful, giving me numbers for a local taxi into town.

On departure, very friendly and helpful. I'm guessing different ATSU from arrival.

Aircraft:
- DA40
- MTOM: 1,310kg

Paid fees via Aerops. Very quick and easy
- Landing fees (MTOM up to 1,999kg): €13.50
- Hourly parking fees (MTOM up to 2,000kg): €1.12 / hour

Fuel, Jet A-1, self service, payable by AirBP card, not sure if normal credit card will work, never tried. £2.41 / litre, including custom duties + VAT (April 2026).

Colmar itself is stunning and very much worth the visit !

Very good, straightforward airfield for training and visits to the beautiful city. The field is controlled but has no control zone, and the IFR procedures are entirely in Class G airspace. Repeated approaches are also possible, no pleading or prior notice—just fly in.
Payment via AeroPS or at the terminal. Access to the airside is by entering the TWR frequency at the entrance gate.
Parking on asphalt is sometimes not possible despite generous apron space.
For VFR arrivals and departures, observe the overflight prohibitions to the north and south (city center).

Absolutely recommended, also for training!
Controller friendly, easy to understand, and flexible.
Payment via Aerops is possible; alternatively at the fire department in the main building (not always staffed).
Maintenance facility and hotel on the field.
NVFR, IFR and PCL (the latter PPR) are available.
Landing fee up to 2 t only 13.50 Euro, touch-and-go only 6.75 Euro!
Refueling via AirBP card.

Absolutely positive experience for an IFR training flight from Switzerland on 14.11. Landing fees paid via Aerops; per approach/landing €6.4 for training, otherwise €12.80 for a C182. AVGAS €1.74 per liter. Attention: Customs notification must be submitted 24h in advance!