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Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base
Orange, Vaucluse, France
Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base
French Air and Space Force fighter base in Provence.
- ›BA 115 is one of the principal fighter bases of the French Air and Space Force.
- ›The base has operated Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft as part of front-line combat units.
- ›It is located approximately 6 km northeast of the city of Orange in Vaucluse.
- ›The airfield has a long runway suitable for high-performance military jet operations.
- ›The base has no IATA code as it handles no commercial air traffic.
Orange-Caritat Air Base, designated BA 115, is a French Air and Space Force installation located near Orange in the Vaucluse department of Provence. Home to fighter squadrons and advanced pilot training, the base has served as a cornerstone of French military aviation since the post-World War II era. It is not a commercial passenger airport and public access is strictly controlled by military authority.
- Military Operations Facility — A restricted military terminal supporting Air and Space Force flight operations, training missions, and administrative functions with no public access.
- Private vehicle via the D976 and surrounding Vaucluse road network
- Taxi services from Orange city centre (approx. 5 km)
- Car rental available in Orange town
- Hôtel Arène, Orange
- Ibis Orange Centre
- Hôtel Lou Cigaloun, Orange
- Mercure Avignon Sud (Avignon, approx. 30 km)
There are no public dining facilities at this military air base. Orange city centre, roughly 5 kilometres away, offers a range of Provençal restaurants, cafés, and boulangeries along the cours Aristide Briand and surrounding squares. The broader Vaucluse region is renowned for its local wine, olive oil, and seasonal cuisine.
- Access to the base is restricted to authorised military and defence personnel only — civilian visits require prior official authorisation.
- Orange city centre is the nearest hub for accommodation, dining, and services; plan transport from there.
- The Roman Theatre of Orange (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is a short drive from the base and worth visiting.
- Nearest commercial airports for civilian travel are Avignon-Provence (AVN) and Marseille-Provence (MRS).
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