Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield
Bénifontaine, Pas-de-Calais, France
Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield
Small general aviation airfield serving the Lens region of northern France.
- ›Operates under ICAO code LFQL with no assigned IATA code.
- ›Located in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France near the city of Lens.
- ›Serves general aviation, including private flights and aero club activities.
- ›No scheduled commercial airline services operate from this airfield.
- ›Situated in a region historically associated with coal mining and World War I battlefields.
Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield is a small general aviation facility located in Bénifontaine, a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of northern France. Situated in the former mining heartland of Artois, the airfield serves light aircraft operations and local flying clubs rather than commercial traffic. It lies close to the town of Lens, known internationally for the Louvre-Lens museum and its rich industrial heritage.
- General Aviation Facility — A modest single facility serving light aircraft, private pilots, and local aero club members with basic ground services.
- Private car or taxi from Lens city centre (approximately 5–10 minutes)
- Local bus routes connecting Bénifontaine to Lens
- Car rental available in Lens town
- Ibis Lens Centre
- Hôtel Europ Lens
- Louvre Lens Hotel
The airfield itself offers no notable dining facilities beyond basic club amenities. Visitors will find a range of cafés, brasseries, and restaurants in the nearby town of Lens, particularly around the Louvre-Lens museum area. Traditional northern French cuisine featuring carbonade flamande and Ch'ti beer is well represented in local establishments.
- Contact the local aero club in advance as the airfield operates with limited staffing and seasonal hours.
- Fuel availability may be restricted; confirm with the club before planning your arrival.
- The Louvre-Lens museum is a short drive away and well worth a visit while in the area.
- Check NOTAMs carefully as this is an uncontrolled airfield with no permanent ATC presence.
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