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Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing Field
Routes out
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Destinations
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ICAO
FR-1216
Elevation
2897 ft
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Location
Saint-André-les-Alpes, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence · PAC · France
Position
43.959°, 6.509° · 2897 ft elev.
Visa & Entry
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Alpine glider field in the French southern Alps.
Location
Saint-André-les-Alpes, France
Saint-André-les-Alpes Glider Landing Field is a small general aviation and gliding facility located near the village of Saint-André-les-Alpes in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department of southeastern France. The site is used primarily for glider and sailplane operations, taking advantage of the strong thermal and ridge-lift conditions generated by the surrounding Alpine terrain.
The area around Saint-André-les-Alpes is well regarded among gliding enthusiasts for its consistent soaring conditions, proximity to the Verdon Gorge, and the scenic landscape of the pre-Alpine ranges. The field supports local gliding clubs and recreational soaring activities rather than commercial aviation.
Notable facts
- ›Designated primarily for glider and sailplane operations.
- ›Located in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department of southeastern France.
- ›The surrounding Alpine terrain provides strong thermal lift favorable for soaring.
- ›No scheduled commercial airline services operate from this field.
- ›The site carries the French civil aviation designator FR-1216 with no IATA code assigned.
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