Amiens Glisy Airfield
Amiens, France
Amiens Glisy Airfield
Regional general aviation airfield serving Amiens and Picardy.
- ›Located in the commune of Glisy, just east of Amiens in the Somme department.
- ›Serves general aviation, flight training, and aero club activities.
- ›No scheduled commercial airline services operate from the airfield.
- ›The Amiens area has significant historical ties to World War I and II aviation.
- ›Skydiving and recreational flying are among the primary activities at the airfield.
Amiens Glisy Airfield (LFAY) is a small general aviation aerodrome located approximately 5 kilometres east of Amiens, the capital of the Somme department in northern France. Serving private pilots, flying clubs, and light charter operations, it plays a modest but steady role in regional connectivity for the Hauts-de-France area. The airfield sits in proximity to some of Europe's most historically significant First World War battlefields and memorials, drawing aviation enthusiasts and heritage tourists alike.
- General Aviation Terminal — A compact single facility handling light aircraft arrivals, departures, and local flying club operations.
- Taxi services available from the airfield to Amiens city centre
- Private car hire or pre-booked transfers recommended for onward travel
- Local bus routes connecting Glisy village to Amiens city
- Private vehicle parking available on site
- Mercure Amiens Cathédrale
- Hôtel Le Saint-Louis Amiens
- Ibis Amiens Centre
- Novotel Amiens Pôle Jules Verne
The airfield itself offers very limited on-site catering, typically a basic club-style café available during operational hours for pilots and visitors. Amiens city centre, reachable within 10–15 minutes by taxi, provides a wide range of restaurants, brasseries, and bistros, including renowned local specialities such as ficelle picarde and macarons d'Amiens. The city's covered market, Les Halles du Beffroi, is a popular stop for fresh regional produce.
- Pre-arrange a taxi or transfer in advance, as on-demand transport from the airfield can be limited.
- Pilots should check NOTAM and opening hours carefully, as the airfield operates restricted hours on weekends and public holidays.
- Take time to visit the Amiens Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the Historial de la Grande Guerre museum nearby.
- Fuel availability should be confirmed ahead of arrival, as services at small French aerodromes can vary seasonally.
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Amiens – Glisy Aerodrome is an airport serving Amiens, the capital city of the Somme department of the Picardy (Picardie) region in France. The airport is located 7 km (4 mi) east-southeast of Amiens, in Glisy.
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