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Châteaudun Airfield
Châteaudun, Eure-et-Loir, France
Châteaudun Airfield
Historic French military airfield near Châteaudun, Eure-et-Loir.
- ›ICAO code is LFOC; the airfield has no IATA code due to its non-commercial status.
- ›Used by both German and Allied forces during World War II.
- ›Operates primarily as a French Air and Space Force military installation.
- ›The airfield has been used for long-term aircraft storage and maintenance by the French military.
- ›No scheduled commercial passenger services operate from this airfield.
Châteaudun Airfield, designated LFOC, is a former French Air Force base located near the town of Châteaudun in the Eure-et-Loir department of north-central France. Historically significant as a military installation, the airfield has transitioned to general aviation use following the drawdown of French military operations. It serves light aircraft, gliders, and occasional training flights amid the broad agricultural plains of the Beauce region.
- General Aviation Facility — A modest facility supporting light aircraft operations, club flying, and glider activities with basic ground services.
- Private car or taxi from Châteaudun town centre (approx. 5 km)
- Local taxi services available by prior arrangement
- Car rental may be arranged in Châteaudun town
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Dining options at the airfield itself are minimal, limited to any club facilities that may serve light refreshments on flying days. The town of Châteaudun, a short drive away, offers traditional French brasseries and bakeries serving regional Eure-et-Loir cuisine. Visitors are advised to plan meals in town rather than expecting catering at the airfield.
- Contact the local aero-club in advance as the airfield operates on limited hours and may require prior coordination for arrivals.
- The nearby Châteaudun château is a notable medieval monument worth visiting during a layover.
- Fuel availability is not guaranteed; confirm with the airfield operator before flying in.
- The Beauce plateau is prone to strong winds and low morning fog; check local weather forecasts carefully before departure.
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Châteaudun Air Base was a French Air Force (French: Armée de l'Air base, between 1934 and 2014. The base was located approximately 3.5 kilometres southeast of Châteaudun and about 112 kilometres southwest of Paris. It is currently an airfield attached to Orléans – Bricy Air Base.
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