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Avord (BA 702) Air Base
Avord, France
Avord (BA 702) Air Base
French Air and Space Force strategic training base near Bourges.
- ›Home to France's E-3F Sentry AWACS fleet operated by the 36th Electronic Warfare Escadron.
- ›One of the oldest continuously operating military airfields in France, dating to World War I.
- ›Located approximately 25 km southeast of Bourges in the Cher department.
- ›Hosts a major French Air and Space Force officer and pilot training school.
- ›The base covers a very large area and is restricted to military and authorized personnel only.
Avord Air Base, officially designated BA 702, is a French military airfield located near the commune of Avord in the Cher department of central France. It serves as a strategic installation for the French Air and Space Force, historically associated with long-range patrol and airborne surveillance missions. The base is not open to civilian commercial traffic and operates strictly under military jurisdiction.
- Military Operations Terminal — A restricted military facility handling personnel, logistics, and mission support exclusively for French Air and Space Force operations.
- Private military transport and official vehicle pools for authorized personnel
- Taxi services from nearby Bourges city center
- Car rental available in Bourges approximately 20 km away
- Ibis Bourges
- Best Western Plus Hôtel de Bourbon Bourges
- Kyriad Bourges
- Hôtel Le Christina Bourges
On-base dining is reserved for military personnel through the mess facilities at BA 702. Visitors and contractors must arrange meals in the surrounding area, with the city of Bourges offering a range of restaurants, brasseries, and cafés reflecting the regional Berry cuisine. Local specialties include poulet en barbouille and berry wines from the Sancerre appellation nearby.
- Access to the base requires prior military authorization; civilian visitors cannot enter without official credentials.
- Bourges, the nearest major city, is approximately 20 km away and offers accommodation, dining, and transport connections.
- The Bourges train station provides rail links to Paris and other French cities for authorized travelers passing through the region.
- Carry official identification and access documentation at all times when approaching the base perimeter.
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