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Sollières Sardières Airfield
Val-Cenis, France
Sollières Sardières Airfield
High-altitude airfield serving the Maurienne Valley in Savoie.
- ›ICAO code LFKD; no IATA code assigned.
- ›Located in the Maurienne Valley of the Savoie department in the French Alps.
- ›Serves general aviation, sport flying, and glider operations.
- ›Alpine terrain and elevation impose special performance requirements on aircraft.
- ›No scheduled commercial passenger services operate from this airfield.
Sollières Sardières Airfield is a small general aviation aerodrome nestled in the Maurienne Valley of the French Alps, near the commune of Val-Cenis in Savoie. It serves light aircraft, gliders, and occasional scenic flight operations, taking advantage of the dramatic high-altitude terrain surrounding it. The airfield plays a modest but valued role in regional air access and mountain flying training in this remote corner of southeastern France.
- General Aviation Facility — A basic single-building facility handling light aircraft arrivals, departures, and airfield administration.
- Private car or rental vehicle from Modane or Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis
- Taxi services available from nearby Val-Cenis villages
- Local bus routes connecting Val-Cenis communes (limited frequency)
- Hôtel le Val Cenis, Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis
- Résidence Les Alpages, Val-Cenis
- Hôtel de la Vieille Poste, Termignon
There are no dedicated dining facilities at the airfield itself. Travellers will find traditional Savoyard cuisine — including tartiflette, raclette, and local charcuterie — at restaurants and auberges in nearby Val-Cenis and Lanslebourg. The surrounding villages offer a handful of boulangeries and small cafés suitable for a quick stop.
- Mountain weather in the Maurienne Valley can change rapidly — always check local forecasts before flight.
- The airfield sits at significant elevation; ensure your aircraft performance calculations account for density altitude.
- Fuel and maintenance services are extremely limited; plan supply needs in advance.
- Visit in summer for the best flying conditions; winter operations are severely restricted by snow and reduced daylight.
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