Étampes-Mondésir Airfield
Guillerval, Essonne, France

Étampes-Mondésir Airfield
Historic French general aviation airfield near Étampes.
- ›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.
- ݃tampes has historically been associated with aviation records and early airshows in France.
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.
- General Aviation Building — A modest clubhouse-style facility serving pilots with basic administrative and briefing functions.
- Private car or taxi from Étampes town centre
- Rental car arrangements via nearby Étampes
- Limited local bus connections from Étampes to surrounding villages
- Hôtel de la Reine Blanche, Étampes
- Ibis Styles Étampes
- Le Relais de la Vieille Auberge, Étampes area
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.
- 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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