Cholet Le Pontreau airfield
Cholet, France
Cholet Le Pontreau airfield
Regional airfield serving the Cholet area of western France.
- ›ICAO code LFOU; IATA code CET.
- ›Located in the Maine-et-Loire department, Pays de la Loire region.
- ›Primarily serves general aviation, private flights, and flight training.
- ›The airfield has a single paved runway.
- ›Cholet is known for its textile and shoe manufacturing industries.
Cholet Le Pontreau is a small general aviation airfield situated on the outskirts of Cholet in the Maine-et-Loire department of western France. Serving private pilots, flight training schools, and light charter operations, it plays a modest but functional role in regional connectivity. The airfield reflects the understated character of the Cholet area, known for its textile heritage and proximity to the Vendée region.
- General Aviation Terminal — A small single facility handling private and light aircraft arrivals, departures, and flight school operations.
- Taxi services available from Cholet city centre
- Private car hire arranged through local agencies in Cholet
- Bus connections from Cholet city centre (approx. 5 km away)
- Personal vehicle and on-site parking
- Mercure Cholet
- ibis Cholet
- Best Western Plus Hôtel de la Bonne Franquette
- Hôtel Le Passé Simple
The airfield itself offers minimal on-site catering, typically limited to a small clubhouse refreshment area for pilots and visitors. Cholet city centre, approximately 5 km away, provides a broad range of restaurants, brasseries, and cafés reflecting local Loire Valley cuisine. The regional specialty of mogettes de Vendée (white beans) and local charcuterie are worth seeking out in nearby establishments.
- Pre-arrange taxi or car hire before arrival, as on-site transport options are very limited.
- Fuel and handling services should be confirmed in advance with the airfield operations team.
- Cholet's city centre is easily reachable in about 10 minutes by car for accommodation and dining.
- Check airfield operating hours before departure, as services may be restricted outside standard weekday hours.
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