Airport Deauville Normandie (LFRG) IFR

Deauville (LFRG) is a public IFR regional airport with an ILS approach for runway 30 and VOR DME for runway 12. Runway 12 has PAPI, but there is no approach lighting on either runway. Radar service is available in class D airspace, and ATC is described as helpful and friendly. Procedures typically use radar vectors to ILS 30. No handling is required for GA, and marshallers park aircraft on hard apron or grass; parking on both surfaces is possible. PPR requests are sometimes not promptly answered by email but can be resolved by phone; procedures vary, see AIP/NOTAM.

Customs and immigration are available on site, with flexible officers often present throughout the day. For arrivals or departures outside Schengen, customs forms may be required—see the airport website for details. Some reports mention customs available without prior notice, while others note PPR or advance notice may be needed; procedures vary, see AIP/NOTAM.

A new terminal opened in April 2025, offering a lounge and clean facilities. Coffee and snacks are available from vending machines; the restaurant has been closed for some time. WiFi is available in the terminal. Fuel (Avgas 100LL and Jet A) is supplied by AirBP via bowser truck, with payment by credit card accepted; Avgas availability can be limited during lunch hours or occasionally NOTAMed unavailable.

Landing fees for GA aircraft are typically medium-priced. Example: landing about €20; three nights’ parking about €90. Parking fees can add up for longer stays. No handling fee applies.

The airport is about 8 km from Deauville/Trouville; taxi rides to town take 15–20 minutes and cost around €25–€35 each way. Taxis should be booked well in advance (2–4 hours recommended), as availability can be limited and fares may vary; bus service exists but runs infrequently with stops a short walk from the terminal. Rental cars can be prebooked by phone.

The airport environment is generally GA-friendly, with straightforward VFR/IFR operations. Caution: avoid the prohibited zone over Le Havre and keep clear of Le Havre’s ATZ when arriving from the north; parachute operations may occur nearby. Access to the apron requires showing your license or landing fee receipt.

Overall, LFRG offers good facilities for non-commercial GA flights with customs access, modern amenities, and easy IFR/VFR procedures, though ground transport requires planning ahead and some services (restaurant, flight planning computers) may be unavailable or limited.