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Épernay Plivot Airfield

Plivot, Marne, France

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Épernay Plivot Airfield

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Small general aviation airfield serving the Champagne region.

Location
Plivot, France
Épernay Plivot Airfield (ICAO: LFSW) is a small general aviation aerodrome located near the village of Plivot in the Marne department of northeastern France, a short distance from the city of Épernay. It serves primarily private pilots, flight training, and recreational flying in the heart of the Champagne wine country. The airfield has a single grass or paved runway and supports light aircraft operations. It does not handle scheduled commercial passenger services and has no IATA code assigned. The surrounding area is renowned for Champagne production, and the airfield occasionally supports business aviation visits related to the wine industry. Facilities are modest, typical of a small French aerodrome, with basic hangars and a clubhouse. It is managed under the French civil aviation authority framework and serves the local aviation community including aero clubs.
Getting to & from
The airfield is accessible by road from Épernay, approximately 10 kilometres to the northwest, with no dedicated public transport links.
Notable facts
  • ›ICAO code is LFSW; no IATA code is assigned.
  • ›Located in the Marne department, within the famous Champagne wine region.
  • ›Serves general aviation, flight training, and aero club activities.
  • ›No scheduled commercial airline services operate from this airfield.
  • ›Situated near Épernay, the self-proclaimed capital of Champagne.
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A quiet grass strip amid the world's most celebrated champagne vineyards

Épernay Plivot Airfield is a small general aviation aerodrome located in the Marne department of the Grand Est region, serving the area around Épernay, the historic capital of Champagne. The airfield caters primarily to private pilots, light aircraft, and local flying clubs, offering a relaxed rural setting rather than commercial airline operations. Its proximity to the famous champagne houses and vine-covered hillsides of the Marne Valley makes it a distinctive destination for leisure aviation.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Facility — A modest single building serving the local aero-club and visiting private aircraft with basic handling and administrative functions.
Ground Transport
  • Private car or taxi from Épernay town centre (approximately 8 km)
  • Rental car arranged in advance through local agencies in Épernay
  • Bicycle or private transfer for short local journeys
Nearby Hotels
  • La Cloche Épernay
  • Hôtel de la Cloche
  • Mercure Épernay Centre
  • Hostellerie La Briqueterie (Vinay)
Dining

The airfield itself has no dedicated restaurant, but the aero-club may offer basic refreshments on active flying days. The nearby town of Épernay provides excellent dining, from casual brasseries to fine restaurants specialising in regional Champenois cuisine paired with local sparkling wines. Villages surrounding the airfield also host welcoming auberges serving traditional Marne valley cooking.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm the airfield is staffed before arrival, as it operates primarily for club members and may have limited hours on weekdays.
  • Fuel availability is not guaranteed; check ahead with the aero-club for AVGAS or other supply arrangements.
  • Épernay's famous Avenue de Champagne, lined with prestigious maisons, is only a short drive and well worth a visit after landing.
  • Weather in the Marne Valley can bring low cloud and fog, particularly in autumn and winter — check local METARs carefully before departure.

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