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The AD is beautifully situated in the Vosges mountains and this location for sure makes it worth a visit. There are no fees but donations are welcome. Radio communication is aircraft to aircraft and French only. According to the AIP there is Avgas by Carte Total, but we didn't refuel. St. Dié can be reached on foot but it's a stretch, otherwise a bus stop is close to the field. The town has a rich history but is actually a bit underwhelming. It was destroyed completely in WW II and rebuilt in the fifties.

Very nice AD with the usual UK idiosyncrasies - wear high viz and get your PPR with ATC and the FBO. Small aircraft are handled by Aviation Park at an affordable rate. We paid around 55£ for landing and two nights parking. Service was very friendly and fuel was relatively inexpensive as well. The FBO is located at the northwestern corner of the field and taxiways are a bit confusing, so have better have the AD chart ready. There is a nice Café next to the FBO. Chester is a short Uber ride away. The city is really nice and you'll need a day to visit its sights.

Alongside Goose Bay, one of the two usual Canadian endpoints of the NAT route. According to the AIP handling is actually not required but apparently it's really difficult to get airside to landside and back without it. Unfortunately it's expensive: we paid around 300€ including call out fee (what you'll need if you want to depart early). Service was good, though. Avgas has to be purchased in drums of 200 liters but it's cheap: around 250€ per drum. To me Iqaluit is more appealing than Goose, but that's just my personal feeling.

Probably the the easiest of the Greenland stops along the NAT route. It is less susceptible to bad weather than Nuuk and the approach isn't as demanding as at Narsarsuaq. Like the other Greenland ADs it's expensive: last time we paid over 170€ for a short fuel stop and Avgas was 4.20€ per liter. Service was quick and friendly again.

Probably the closest airfield to Central London. Its a Nice little Airfield. Runway can be soft when its rained for a few days. Check Notams. Cafe now open everyday normally 09:00 to 16:00. PPR but you can just fly in non PPR. Airfield usable from dawn to dusk.

About 10 minutes’ flight north of Montpellier, scenically located at the foot of the Cévennes. Excellent airfield for a very quick fuel stop if you have a TOTAL card. The field is “ouvert à la CAP” (thus no PPR) and does not strictly require “FR-only” on the radio. The base leg for RWY 01 is flown very close-in to the field for noise abatement, so expect a short final, which is no issue thanks to the 1,400 m runway. It also has a slight bathtub profile (dip), which is easy on the brakes. This TOTAL pump (unlike most others) still does not accept standard credit cards, so you do need the TOTAL card here. Current price €2.36/l. No landing fee; you are simply asked to enter the flight in a register next to the fuel station. We couldn’t find a restroom right away, but managed otherwise. The field was not fenced.

Practically the only GA-usable airfield along the entire Andalusian Mediterranean coast. It is apparently pronounced roughly like "La Ascharkia". Unfortunately, it remains a somewhat peculiar and not very welcoming airfield. On the Aeroclub de Malaga website there is a 59(!)-page briefing document. They did make an effort by translating it completely into English, but content-wise it is a disaster. It also states two essential points: - firstly, the airfield is PPR for all visitors - secondly, it essentially says that crews who cannot use Spanish on the radio must ensure there is a person on the ground to handle the radio and thus ensure integration into the aerodrome traffic.

So there is a double reason why you need an approved PPR to land there (reportedly, some local pilots, possibly even instructors, really insist that only Spanish be used on the radio).

We tried (admittedly on fairly short notice) by email and by phone with the Aeroclub; there was absolutely no response whatsoever. So the field remained closed to us and we did not fly there. Flight prevented by inflexible PPR rules! Of course, we could have simply flown there, played the clueless Germans and accepted the inevitable "shitstorm", but that isn’t great either.

So: on site things may usually end up friendly and pleasant, but the PPR requirement is basically a nuisance.

Warning: In January 2026 the airspace structure over the entire island, and especially in the LESB area, changed significantly. In particular, arrivals from and departures to the northeast (POS, Alcudia) are now enclosed within the LEPA control zone (CTR). A kind of “corridor” has been established, but the procedures as they stand are dangerous, unclear, and poorly resolved in detail. AENA is aware of this and there are renewed discussions with GA organizations to improve it again in the future. In the meantime I can only recommend generally conducting arrivals and departures to/from the north, i.e. via Port de Soller or Valdemossa; provided there is no low cloud, that is the most relaxed option. Whether other local pilots on the field make their calls in English depends on the individual case; you cannot fully rely on it. The entire apron (approx. 40 parking stands) is available for free use; just pick an open stand. Proceed wearing a high‑visibility vest to the reception office, which is located between two large hangars. The bureaucracy is, as always, quite substantial; but if the aircraft has been there before, it works out. In any case, the Securidad Civil always want to see IDs. UBER works wonderfully; we were, however, picked up privately. boschrentacar could not provide us with a car at short notice; so we went to LEPA airport. There you have the classic corporate providers (SIXT, etc.) directly at the airport (opposite the terminal). Other providers are in some cases 1–2 kilometers away. They are also not set up for completely walk‑up rentals; so you should always book at least 3 hours in advance. On departure we did the return from LEPA to LESB by UBER (16€). At the field the Securidad Civil then wanted to see the aircraft registration and insurance; that only took a minute. The lady at the landing fees office was new and could not calculate the fees; so I cannot say anything about that yet. The toilet at the field is accessed from the airside. At least with the new airspace structure there are no longer any TMA lower limits referenced to AGL, which has made things clearer and better.

Outside the summer season there is generally NO PPR for parking. Check the NOTAMs. There is also no prior notice required for international flights. As a result, LFMT is still, for the most part, a dream of an airport.

On our arrival it was busy, and we offered to use the shorter runway, which was gratefully accepted.

The Avgas 100LL pump has not been directly at Apron F for a few years; it is just behind it on Taxiway L3. This TOTAL pump can now also be used with a credit card. Current price 2,36€/l.

If you don’t want to restart unnecessarily after refueling before parking, you can hand‑tow the aircraft about 40 meters to the last positions on Apron F. F6 and F7 are the closest available positions when free. Coordinate this with Ground in advance, of course. Tie‑down points available.

From there it’s about 400 meters, wearing a hi‑vis vest, to the GAT, which is usually unstaffed; you simply walk through the two glass doors and you’re landside, only about 50 meters from the main terminal. UBER works very well; pickup is right there and it’s only about 20 Euro to the city center. Hotel Royal is excellent even though it is right next to the tram; by French standards a fairly extensive and good breakfast. Montpellier is always worth a visit; many nice winding corners, pubs, and restaurants, especially in the western part of the old town.

On departure there was again nobody at the GAT office. Through the first glass door you get in by calling on the intercom; then there is a security post on the right‑hand side. He also just let us through and did not ask for any data for landing fees. So we headed out. Approach entirely uneventful. I have now emailed the airport regarding the fees; let’s see when the invoice arrives. The fees are known to be minimal anyway.

Conclusion: outside the summer (when there is very often a fairly strictly enforced PPR) the best "airport" in France!

Very efficient processing at the C-Büro. From the aircraft to the C-Büro, strictly follow the marked route and do not cut across the apron. Several food options in the building or a short walk outside. Uber to the city for about 12 EUR. Must-visit: Friebe Shop about 100 m further on.

Other than IFR training flights, traffic is very light. The terminal is mostly empty and the restaurants/food outlets are often closed even during the day. Aside from vending machines, food is often not available. Customs and C‑Office staff are very friendly.

Straightforward aerodrome. IFR approach only possible to RWY 06. Even when there is no traffic and RWY 24 is in use, no IFR approach was cleared (OK, skies were clear). AVGAS by credit card only (no Total, BP or similar). C-office was staffed by the fire brigade. Observe the lunch break. SEP PA46 MTOW 1968 kg, 1 ldg for 24 Euro

Concur with the previous remarks. Additional info: In the C‑Büro you can buy Bündner Nusstorten in various sizes. Very tasty and a great souvenir to take along. There is also a good restaurant at the RWY 21 end, by the campground. A short walk, but definitely recommended.

Good airfield. Note the lunch break. ATTENTION: IFR procedures require a specific qualification. Basic qualification available via CBT. https://www.lugano-qualification.ch IFR minima are relatively high. If applicable, depart via SVFR and join later. Friendly email contact at GA handling.

PPR obtained very quickly. Request for a hangar spot (one week in winter) was somehow overlooked. Study the IFR approach carefully; the descent is steep. From the grass parking to the terminal it’s a fairly long walk, especially with skis and baggage.

Great airfield. We rented survival suits there from Northfield Aviation for our North Atlantic crossing. Very friendly and helpful staff. ATC hours of operation are published via NOTAM. Due to staffing shortages, they take intermittent breaks throughout the day.

Yesterday we flew IFR from EDLN to EGTK and back. The preparation with GAR and PPR was a bit involved. We received vectors to the ILS 19. Everyone on site was very friendly. ATC kept giving us headings, which mostly matched the waypoints. Overall, uneventful flights. The landing fee for the 414 (2880 kg) was 207,60 GBP in total, equivalent to 239,30 €. The AVGAS truck came to the aircraft; we were able to pay with AirBP.

RWY 08 decommissioned. RWY 26 PPR and LDG only. RWY 26 used as TWY and parking area.

Visual introduction (in German) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtpM0In9t7o

Videos of the traffic pattern and direct approach to EDFV (noise problem!).

German: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlsPxzff4dg English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccOq_ulYFy8

AVGAS 100LL and UL 91 available. No landing fee.

Northside Grass contact number is 07794 602320. Email is enstonehangar@hotmail.com. Fuel is available, no landing fee. Northside is a Border Force Regulated Aerodrome and does handle International flights using the designator EGTN. The grass runway is 820x 18 metres.

EFAH is paved with asphalt.

THIS AIRFIELD IS NOW CLOSED

Still one of the most beautiful grass airfields in Switzerland. The runway and taxiways are in excellent condition and, even after rain, remain firm and fully usable. Very friendly and helpful people on the field. The Indian restaurant right on the airfield is highly recommended; be sure to try the food!

Great aerodrome with very friendly staff. On arrival, ATC usually asks for the planned ground time. Compared to Locarno, the field is rather expensive. There is a bar on the field where you can also get light snacks. The train station is about a 10-minute walk away. Landing fee for 890 kg MTOW: 77 CHF