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Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch

Arcachon/La Teste-de-Buch, France

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LFCH

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52 ft

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Location

Arcachon/La Teste-de-Buch · NAQ · France

Position

44.596°, -1.111° · 52 ft elev.

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Small general aviation aerodrome serving the Arcachon Bay region.

Location

Arcachon/La Teste-de-Buch, France

Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch (ICAO: LFCH) is a small general aviation airport located near the coastal resort town of Arcachon and the commune of La Teste-de-Buch in the Gironde department of southwestern France. It serves primarily private pilots, flight training, and recreational aviation rather than scheduled commercial airline services. Situated close to the famous Arcachon Bay and the Dune du Pilat, the aerodrome benefits from its attractive coastal setting, making it a popular destination for private and leisure flights. The airport is managed under French civil aviation authority oversight and caters to light aircraft operations.

Terminals

The aerodrome has no commercial passenger terminal, featuring only basic general aviation facilities.

Getting to & from

The aerodrome is accessible primarily by private car or taxi, with no dedicated public transport link to central Arcachon.

Notable facts

›ICAO code is LFCH; the airport has no IATA code as it does not serve scheduled commercial flights.
›Located close to the Dune du Pilat, Europe's tallest sand dune, and the Arcachon Bay.
›Primarily used for general aviation, flight training, and leisure flying.
›Situated in the Gironde department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France.
›Elevation is approximately 49 feet (15 metres) above sea level.

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