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Vinon Airfield
Vinon-sur-Verdon, Var, France
Vinon Airfield
Small general aviation airfield in Provence's Verdon region.
- ›ICAO designator is LFNF; no IATA code is assigned.
- ›Located in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, southeastern France.
- ›Primarily serves general aviation, gliding, and skydiving activities.
- ›The surrounding terrain near the Verdon Gorge provides strong thermal conditions favorable for gliding.
- ›No scheduled commercial passenger services operate from this airfield.
Vinon Airfield, located near Vinon-sur-Verdon in the Var department of southeastern France, is a small general aviation aerodrome serving private pilots, glider clubs, and skydiving operations in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Nestled between the Verdon Gorge and the Durance Valley, it enjoys a dramatic landscape setting that attracts recreational flyers and soaring enthusiasts. The airfield plays a modest but consistent role in regional light aviation activity.
- Main Aerodrome Building — A simple single-structure facility housing club administration, briefing rooms, and basic pilot amenities.
- Private car or rental vehicle from Manosque or Aix-en-Provence
- Taxi services from Vinon-sur-Verdon village
- Limited local bus connections toward Manosque
- Hôtel-Restaurant Le Moulin de Venelles, Venelles
- Ibis Manosque
- La Palud-sur-Verdon village guesthouses
- Camping and gîte accommodations along the Verdon corridor
The airfield itself offers minimal on-site catering, typically limited to a small club bar or snack service on active flying days. The nearby village of Vinon-sur-Verdon has a handful of traditional Provençal restaurants and a local bakery. Manosque, roughly 15 kilometres away, provides a fuller range of dining options including markets, brasseries, and regional cuisine.
- Check wind conditions carefully as the Verdon valley is known for unpredictable thermal and channelled winds.
- The airfield is heavily used by glider and skydiving clubs on weekends — coordinate arrival times accordingly.
- Fuel availability may be limited; confirm in advance before planning a fuel stop.
- Visitor pilots should contact the local club directly as the airfield operates without a permanent ATC tower.
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