Valence-Chabeuil Airport (LFLU/VAF) — Valence/Chabeuil, France
Valence-Chabeuil Airport (LFLU/VAF) serves Valence/Chabeuil, France. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (01/19, 01L/19R). Field elevation is 525 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LFLU
- Name: Valence-Chabeuil Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: 44.9216
- Longitude: 4.9699
- Elevation: 525 ft
- Country: France
- Municipality: Valence/Chabeuil
- IATA Code: VAF
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Distance from City: 5.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 2100x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: 47F/B/W/T
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), Visual
- Remarks: TORA: 2010m, TODA: 2010m, ASDA: 2100m, LDA: 1975m
Runway 01L/19R
- Designation: 01L/19R
- Dimensions: 1193x50m
- Surface: GRASS
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: TORA: 1190m, TODA: 1190m, ASDA: 1190m, LDA: 1190m
Runway 01R/19L
- Designation: 01R/19L
- Dimensions: 403x60m
- Surface: GRASS
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: TORA: 400m, TODA: 400m, ASDA: 400m, LDA: 400m
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 120.105 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +33 4 75 85 26 26
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 3.50-6.00 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 1.20 per tonne MTOW per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Valence-Chabeuil Airport. Small airport in Drome, Rhone Valley.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Limited availability. Advance notice required.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Self-service avgas available.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen area. No border control. Domestic/Schengen VFR/GA traffic only.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. AFIS service. Runway 01/19, 1600m. Mistral winds common.
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France Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 2 business days (non-EU charter, standard). 10 business days for EU-registered charter with 5th/7th freedom rights. First-time operators should allow extra time.
Private flights generally exempt. PPR at busy airports (CDG, ORY).
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LFLU?
- The tower frequency at Valence-Chabeuil Airport is 120.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LFLU?
- Valence-Chabeuil Airport offers Jet A-1, 100LL, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does LFLU require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Valence-Chabeuil Airport (France).
- Where is LFLU located?
- Valence-Chabeuil Airport (LFLU) is located in Valence/Chabeuil, France.
- What is the IATA code for LFLU?
- The IATA code for Valence-Chabeuil Airport is VAF.
- How long is the runway at LFLU?
- The main runway at Valence-Chabeuil Airport (01/19) measures 2100x45m.