Operating times:
Daily 0600-1800 LT; on request outside these hours
Immigration:
Runways
1 RWY, 3860m/12664ft 1 Runway, longest: 3860m/12664ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
10/28
Concrete
Length
3860m
12664ft
12664ft
10/28
Concrete
Length
3860m/12664ft
3860m/12664ft
Strength
69/F/A/W/T
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↓ 2 kt
←R 9 kt
Wind
360° · 9 kt
Temperature
15°C
Dew point
9°C
Visibility
CAVOK
QNH
1025 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
2-Hour Trend
No significant change expected
METAR: 21 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | ←R 9 kt | 2 kt ↑ |
| 10 | →L 9 kt | 2 kt ↓ |
00:00Z → Tomorrow 00:00Z
VFR
[01011KT 9999 NSW NSC]
10° 11 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · No significant clouds (NSC)
METAR LFOK 220000Z AUTO 36009KT CAVOK 15/09 Q1025 NOSIG TAF LFOK 212300Z 2200/2224 01011KT CAVOK
Additional information
⚠️ PPR Required
Prior permission required for landing
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Pilot Comments for LFOK
Brice
Dreadful experience.
New updated website highlighting new management, so i decided to try again. Given my previous visit resulted in argument and charges above my expectation, I asked for a quote for a stay over christmas to visit family (5 days) and compared to LFQA (which requires a stop for custom). Got a quote for 190 eur for 5 days, which was steep but given convenience of direct flight vs my typical LFQA visit, I decided to try.
After leaving, i got a mail with an invoice for close to 400 eur, saying, “we made a mistake in our quote”!!!
I argued but just got increasingly unpleasant email complaining I always argue on price (yes, last time they charged compulsory handling even though public price says not necessary) and this time they charged me more than the quote. They also explicitely told me i was free to use other airport. Not a single apology for the error not to mention a small discount gesture…
Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me…
not going back
AirfieldBot
LFOK (Châlons Vatry) offers a large, quiet airfield with a 3900 m runway, full IFR procedures including ILS and radar, and on-site customs generally available without prior notice, though customs PPR by email, phone, or fax is preferred. The airport is suitable for IFR training and technical stops. Operations are typically straightforward, but the airport can be very quiet outside of occasional charter or cargo activity. French language skills may help with communication.
Fee structures are inconsistent and can be unexpectedly high. Multiple reports describe unclear or unpublished tariffs, surprise compulsory handling charges (especially for overnight stays), and significant discrepancies between quoted and invoiced amounts. Examples include a technical stop charged at about €240 without fuel, a five-day stay invoiced at close to €400 after an initial quote of €190, and landing fees ranging from about €7 to €65 for aircraft under 2 t. Example: landing and parking about €30 for a weekend stay. Handling is sometimes waived if explicitly declined in advance by email in French; otherwise, it may be added unpredictably. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.
Facilities include large aprons, long walking distances, free WiFi in the GAT, vending machines for snacks and drinks, and a rest area for crews. A restaurant is available on the field but typically only opens for lunch from around 12:00 or 12:30 when charter flights are scheduled; otherwise, food options are limited to vending machines or a fast-food restaurant about 1 km away on foot. On-airport car hire is unreliable—advance confirmation is essential as staff may need to travel from Reims (about an hour away). No Avgas is available; Jet A1 is reliably provided with prompt service.
Customs are present on site and generally flexible; brief interactions suffice for most GA needs. The airport is described as friendly and efficient for customs stops if fuel requirements can be met with Jet A1.
Overall, LFOK provides excellent infrastructure for IFR operations and customs stops but poses significant unpredictability in fee calculation and handling requirements. Advance written confirmation of all charges is strongly advised before arrival.