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Gap-Tallard Airfield

Tallard, Hautes-Alpes, France
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Alpine gliding and general aviation hub in the Hautes-Alpes.

Location
Tallard, France
Gap-Tallard Airfield is a small general aviation airport located in Tallard, in the Hautes-Alpes department of southeastern France. Situated at an elevation of approximately 2,982 feet (909 metres) above sea level in the Durance Valley, it serves private pilots, glider pilots, and parachutists drawn to the exceptional Alpine thermals and soaring conditions of the region. The airfield is particularly renowned within European gliding circles, regularly hosting national and international soaring competitions. It also supports local aero clubs, skydiving operations, and light aircraft traffic, making it one of the more active general aviation sites in the French Alps.
Terminals
The airfield has no commercial passenger terminal, featuring only basic general aviation facilities including a clubhouse and administrative buildings.
Getting to & from
The airfield is accessible primarily by private vehicle, located approximately 15 kilometres south of Gap, with no dedicated public transit service.
Notable facts
  • ›Gap-Tallard is one of France's premier gliding and soaring destinations due to strong Alpine thermals.
  • ›The airfield has hosted numerous national and international gliding competitions.
  • ›Parachuting and skydiving operations are a significant activity at the airfield.
  • ›The site sits at approximately 909 metres (2,982 feet) elevation in the Durance Valley.
  • ›It is managed and operated largely by local aero clubs rather than a commercial airport authority.
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