Le Puy-Loudes Airfield (IATA: LPY, ICAO: LFHP) is a small regional airport serving the city of Le Puy-en-Velay and the surrounding Haute-Loire department in south-central France. Situated near the village of Loudes at an elevation of approximately 2,731 feet (832 metres) above sea level, it is one of the higher-altitude airports in metropolitan France, reflecting the rugged volcanic terrain of the Massif Central. The airport primarily handles general aviation traffic, private flights, and limited scheduled or seasonal services. Its mountainous surroundings and relatively short runway constrain the size of aircraft that can operate there, limiting its appeal to major commercial carriers. Nevertheless, it serves as an important access point for tourism in the region, including pilgrims travelling the Via Podiensis (GR 65 route) of the Camino de Santiago, which begins in Le Puy-en-Velay. Passenger throughput is modest compared to major French airports, and the facility operates with basic infrastructure suited to its regional role. The airport is managed under the oversight of local and departmental authorities.