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Gap-Tallard Airfield

Tallard, Hautes-Alpes, France

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Gap-Tallard Airfield

Tallard, Hautes-Alpes, France
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Alpine airfield serving the Hautes-Alpes in southeastern France.

Location
Tallard, France
Gap-Tallard Airfield is a small general aviation airport located in the commune of Tallard, in the Hautes-Alpes department of southeastern France. Situated at an elevation of approximately 2,690 feet (820 meters) above sea level, it serves private pilots, gliders, and recreational aviation enthusiasts drawn to the scenic Alpine environment. The airfield is particularly well known as a hub for gliding and paragliding, taking advantage of the strong thermal conditions generated by the surrounding mountains. It hosts various aeronautical events and flight schools, making it an active center for sport aviation in the region. Gap-Tallard does not operate scheduled commercial airline services. Its facilities are modest, catering primarily to general aviation, training flights, and aerial tourism in the Hautes-Alpes area near the city of Gap.
Getting to & from
The airfield is accessible primarily by road from the nearby city of Gap, approximately 15 kilometers to the north.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate from Gap-Tallard Airfield, which serves exclusively general and sport aviation.
Notable facts
  • ›Designated ICAO code LFNA and IATA code GAT.
  • ›Located at an elevation of approximately 820 meters (2,690 feet) above sea level.
  • ›Renowned as a premier site for gliding and soaring due to strong Alpine thermals.
  • ›Hosts flight schools and aeronautical clubs serving the Hautes-Alpes region.
  • ›No scheduled commercial passenger services operate at this airfield.
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A mountain airfield nestled among the southern French Alps peaks

Gap-Tallard Airfield is a small general aviation aerodrome located in the Hautes-Alpes department of southeastern France, serving the town of Tallard near Gap. Set at approximately 1,801 feet in a valley surrounded by Alpine terrain, it is primarily used for light aircraft, gliding, skydiving, and recreational flying. The airfield plays an important role in the local aviation community and draws enthusiasts drawn to the dramatic mountain scenery of the region.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A modest single facility handling light aircraft operations, club activities, and visitor reception for the aerodrome.
Ground Transport
  • Private car or rental vehicle from Gap city centre (approx. 10 km)
  • Taxi services from Gap
  • Local bus routes connecting Tallard and Gap
Nearby Hotels
  • Hôtel Le Clos (Gap)
  • Kyriad Gap
  • Ibis Gap
  • Hôtel La Baume (Gap area)
Dining

The airfield has a basic clubhouse with limited refreshments suited to pilots and aviation visitors. The nearby village of Tallard and the town of Gap offer a wider range of restaurants serving traditional Hautes-Alpes cuisine, including regional dishes with lamb, charcuterie, and mountain cheeses. Gap's town centre, roughly 10 kilometres away, provides the best variety of dining options.

Traveller Tips
  • Mountain weather can change rapidly; always check local Alpine forecasts before flying.
  • The airfield is a popular skydiving and gliding hub — expect aerial activity from clubs on weekends.
  • A rental car is strongly recommended as public transport connections to the aerodrome are limited.
  • Visit the nearby Tallard castle ruins for a scenic break between flights or visits.
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