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Cerny-La Ferté Alais Airfield

Cerny, Essonne, France

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Cerny-La Ferté Alais Airfield

Cerny, Essonne, France
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Historic French airfield celebrated for vintage aviation.

Location
Cerny, France
Cerny-La Ferté Alais Airfield (ICAO: LFFQ) is a small general aviation airfield located in Cerny, in the Essonne department south of Paris, France. It sits on the Essonne plateau and serves private pilots, flying clubs, and aviation enthusiasts rather than commercial airline traffic. The airfield is most famous for hosting the annual 'Meetings Aériens de La Ferté-Alais,' a renowned air show dedicated to historic and vintage aircraft. This event, organized by the Association Amicale Jean-Baptiste Salis, regularly draws large crowds and showcases rare warbirds, pioneer-era replicas, and classic aircraft from across Europe and beyond. The Jean-Baptiste Salis collection, housed at the airfield, represents one of France's most significant private collections of historic aircraft. The site serves as a living museum of aviation heritage, attracting both aviation professionals and the general public.
Getting to & from
The airfield is accessible by road from Paris via the A6 motorway, approximately 35 kilometers south of the capital, with no direct rail service to the site.
Notable facts
  • ›Hosts the famous annual La Ferté-Alais air show featuring historic and vintage aircraft.
  • ›Home to the Jean-Baptiste Salis collection of rare historic aircraft.
  • ›Operated primarily as a general aviation and flying club airfield with no scheduled commercial services.
  • ›Located approximately 35 km south of Paris in the Essonne department.
  • ›The annual air show is considered one of Europe's premier vintage aviation events.
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A historic grass airfield where vintage aircraft still rule the skies

Cerny-La Ferté Alais Airfield, located in the Essonne department south of Paris, is a celebrated general aviation and heritage airfield with deep roots in French aviation history. It is best known as the home of the annual La Ferté Alais air show, one of Europe's premier gatherings of vintage and warbird aircraft. The airfield serves sport aviation, aerobatic training, and historic aircraft preservation rather than commercial passenger traffic.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Clubhouse — A modest facility serving private pilots, visiting aircraft, and air show operations with basic amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Private car or taxi from nearby Étampes or Arpajon
  • RER C train to Étampes station, then taxi to the airfield
  • Car rental available in Étampes town centre
Nearby Hotels
  • Hôtel de France, Étampes
  • Ibis Styles Évry Courcouronnes
  • Kyriad Évry
  • Le Domaine de Belesbat, Boutigny-sur-Essonne
Dining

During air show weekends, food stalls and temporary catering are set up on the airfield grounds offering classic French fare and snacks. Outside of events, dining options are limited on site, and visitors should head to the town of Étampes or nearby villages for restaurants and boulangeries. It is advisable to bring your own provisions on quiet flying days.

Traveller Tips
  • The annual La Ferté Alais air show typically takes place in late May or early June — book accommodation well in advance as the area fills quickly.
  • Parking on-site during the air show is limited; arrive early or use shuttle services organised by the event.
  • The airfield is active with light aircraft and aerobatics year-round — respect all safety barriers and marshalling instructions.
  • Check the airfield's association website for scheduled open days and flying club events outside the main air show season.
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