Airport Dinard Pleurtuit St Malo (LFRD) IFR

Dinard (LFRD) is a straightforward airport with friendly and helpful ATC, offering both English and French on arrival. VFR and IFR operations are supported, with no compulsory handling for grass parking; compulsory handling applies to hard surface parking from May 1 to October 20 (PPR 48HR via https://cy.myhandlingsoftware.com). Customs is available with advance notice; requirements vary, so check AIP/NOTAM for specifics. For non-Schengen flights, prior notice of 24–48 hours is required for both arrival and departure.

Landing fees are generally low. Example: landing and three nights about €50; another example: landing about €40 for IFR arrival and three days’ parking; single landings have been quoted at about €30–€50. Hard surface parking in summer incurs a higher charge (quoted at €90 for <2t). Fees are paid to the firemen in their booth or hut. Payment can be by credit card or BP card.

100LL self-serve fuel is available via BP card; the firemen assist if needed, especially if the pump system is problematic. Jet A1 is supplied by AirBP truck with PPR 1 hour required. Fueling can involve walking between the pump and fire station for activation and payment.

Parking is typically on grass (P2), which is well maintained and free of potholes. No tie-downs are provided—bring your own anchors if needed. The main terminal is largely closed, but toilets remain accessible via airside entrance; there is no restaurant or café currently operating on site.

Ground transport options are limited: taxis must be pre-booked as none wait at the airport, and local taxi prices to St Malo range from about €30–€60 each way depending on provider and time of day. Uber operates intermittently and may require long waits; public transport does not serve the airport directly. Car rental desks exist but may not always be staffed.

Access to and from the airside area uses a code at the gate—note this code when exiting to ensure re-entry. All payments (fees, fuel) are handled by the firemen, who are generally helpful.

Procedures can be more involved when commercial flights operate or during peak times, with longer walks between facilities and occasional security checks. For UK or Channel Islands flights, police/customs checks occur in the terminal as required.

Contact numbers include Airport Director: +33 2 99 16 38 01; Customs: +33 2 99 46 18 20.

Dinard LFRD offers efficient GA operations with low fees, reliable fuel service, simple customs procedures with advance notice, but limited ground transport—pre-arrange taxis or car hire for onward travel.