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Valence-Chabeuil Airport

Chabeuil, Drôme, France

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Valence-Chabeuil Airport

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Regional airport serving the Drôme and Ardèche departments.

Location
Chabeuil, France
Valence-Chabeuil Airport is a regional public airport located in Chabeuil, in the Drôme department of southeastern France, approximately 10 kilometres east of Valence city centre. It serves the broader Drôme-Ardèche area and handles a modest volume of passenger and general aviation traffic. The airport has historically hosted scheduled regional services, though its commercial passenger activity has been limited compared to larger French airports. It also supports business aviation, flight training, and light aircraft operations. The facility is managed by the regional authorities of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building suited to its limited regional passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport connections between the airport and Valence city centre are available via road, including taxi and car rental services.
Airlines here
Scheduled commercial airline service has been minimal, with no major carriers consistently basing operations here in recent years.
Notable facts
  • ›Located approximately 10 km east of Valence in the Drôme department.
  • ›Serves both commercial and general aviation, including flight training.
  • ›ICAO code LFLU and IATA code VAF identify the airport in aviation databases.
  • ›Situated in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southeastern France.
  • ›The airport also supports parachuting and gliding activities in the region.
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Gateway to the Rhône-Alpes corridor between Lyon and Provence

Valence-Chabeuil Airport is a small regional airport serving the Valence metropolitan area in the Drôme department of southeastern France. Originally developed for general aviation and light commercial traffic, it handles charter flights, private jets, and aerial work rather than scheduled airline services. Its location in the Rhône valley positions it as a practical alternative for business travellers and private operators exploring the region between Lyon and Montélimar.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A compact single-terminal facility serving general aviation, private charter, and light commercial operations with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available from the airport apron area
  • Car rental options accessible via Valence city centre agencies
  • Private transfers bookable in advance from Valence TGV train station
  • Road access via D538 connecting to the A7 motorway towards Valence
Nearby Hotels
  • Novotel Valence Sud
  • Ibis Valence Sud
  • Hôtel de la Forêt, Chabeuil
  • Mercure Valence Centre
Dining

In-terminal dining at Valence-Chabeuil is extremely limited given the airport's small scale, with basic refreshments available during operational hours. The nearby village of Chabeuil offers traditional Drômois restaurants and brasseries within a short drive. Valence city centre, roughly 10 kilometres away, provides a wide range of dining options including restaurants showcasing the region's renowned fruit and truffles produce.

Traveller Tips
  • Pre-book your taxi or transfer as on-demand transport at this small airport is not guaranteed.
  • Confirm your flight details directly with the operator as schedules at this airport are subject to frequent changes.
  • The A7 autoroute provides fast onward access to Lyon (north) or Avignon and Provence (south).
  • Valence's TGV station offers high-speed rail connections and may be a more practical arrival point for commercial travellers.
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Encyclopaedia

Valence – Chabeuil Airport is an airport in France, located about 5 miles (8 km) east of Valence and approximately 300 miles (483 km) south-southeast of Paris.

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