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Étampes-Mondésir Airfield

Guillerval, Essonne, France

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Étampes-Mondésir Airfield

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Historic French general aviation airfield near Étampes.

Location
Guillerval, Essonne, France
Étampes-Mondésir Airfield (ICAO: LFOX) is a general aviation aerodrome located near Guillerval in the Essonne department, south of Paris in the Île-de-France region. It serves primarily private pilots, gliders, and light aircraft operations, and is not a commercial passenger airport. The airfield has deep historical roots in French aviation, as the Étampes area was a significant center of early flight activity in the early twentieth century. Today it remains an active hub for local flying clubs and recreational aviation, maintaining the region's long association with aeronautics. No scheduled commercial airline services operate from LFOX, and facilities are modest, catering to the needs of the general aviation community including fuel, maintenance, and training operations.
Getting to & from
The airfield is accessible primarily by private vehicle, with no dedicated public transport links directly serving the site.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in the Essonne department, approximately 50 km south of Paris.
  • ›The Étampes region was a prominent site in the early history of French aviation.
  • ›LFOX operates as a general aviation aerodrome with no scheduled commercial services.
  • ›The airfield hosts local flying clubs and supports glider and light aircraft operations.
  • ›Étampes has historically been associated with aviation records and early airshows in France.
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A quiet general aviation haven south of Paris in the Essonne countryside

Étampes-Mondésir Airfield is a small general aviation aerodrome located near Guillerval in the Essonne department, roughly 60 kilometres south of Paris. It serves private pilots, glider clubs, and light aircraft enthusiasts, functioning as a classic French provincial airfield with a long association with sport aviation. The aerodrome plays no role in commercial passenger traffic and is primarily valued by the local flying community and visiting private aviators.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Building — A modest clubhouse-style facility serving pilots with basic administrative and briefing functions.
Ground Transport
  • Private car or taxi from Étampes town centre
  • Rental car arrangements via nearby Étampes
  • Limited local bus connections from Étampes to surrounding villages
Nearby Hotels
  • Hôtel de la Reine Blanche, Étampes
  • Ibis Styles Étampes
  • Le Relais de la Vieille Auberge, Étampes area
Dining

The airfield has a basic clubhouse canteen open on weekends for pilots and visitors, typically offering simple French fare and drinks. For more substantial meals, the town of Étampes a few kilometres away provides brasseries, bakeries, and traditional French restaurants.

Traveller Tips
  • The airfield operates primarily on weekends and during daylight hours; always check NOTAM and local AFIS before arriving.
  • Glider and microlight operations are common here; be aware of non-powered traffic in the circuit.
  • Fuel availability is limited; confirm in advance if you require avgas or Jet-A.
  • Paris Orly and Paris CDG are both within an hour by road if onward commercial travel is needed.

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