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La Roche-sur-Yon Airport (LFRI/EDM) — La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs, France
La Roche-sur-Yon Airport (LFRI/EDM) serves La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs, France. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (10/28, 10L/28R). Field elevation is 299 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
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Additional Info
10/10
Observed Activity
· Jul 23
7 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 20:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-23
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LFRI
- Name: La Roche-sur-Yon Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: 46.7019
- Longitude: -1.37863
- Elevation: 299 ft
- Country: France
- Municipality: La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs
- IATA Code: EDM
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: LFFF
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Distance from City: 5.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 5085 x 98
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 12F/D/W/T
- Lighting: HI edge lights, REIL both ends
- NAVAIDs: PAPI both ends, NDB YN
- Approach Types: RNAV
- Remarks: TORA 1550m, TODA 1550m, ASDA 1550m, LDA 1550m. Displaced threshold RWY 10 (290m). RMZ active.
Runway 10L/28R
- Designation: 10L/28R
- Dimensions: 3248 x 263
- Surface: Grass
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: Reserved for gliders and ULM. TORA 990m, LDA 880m.
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 119.905 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 130.275 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
08:00
–
16:00
Tuesday
08:00
–
16:00
Wednesday
08:00
–
16:00
Thursday
08:00
–
16:00
Friday
08:00
–
16:00
Saturday
08:00
–
16:00
Sunday
08:00
–
16:00
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Mon-Fri 10:00-13:30 / 15:00-18:00 LOCAL, Sat-Sun-Holidays 10:30-13:30 / 15:00-18:00 LOCAL (summer CEST). Closed midday. O/R outside published hours. Closed 25 Dec and 01 Jan.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +33 251374603
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +33 251453284
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://larochesuryon.fr/aeroport/
- Remarks: Manager: CCI de la Vendée, 16 rue Olivier de Clisson. Radio-equipped aircraft only.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: [email protected]
- Remarks: PPR 48 HR via email for non-Schengen international flights. PPR 24 HR for paved apron parking. ULM access requires written request to ATS.
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: PPR 48 HR advance notice via email for all non-Schengen international flights. GENDEC mandatory for all flights including domestic. Passenger manifest with place of birth required.
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: ARFF category 5.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-02
- Remarks: N/A
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-02
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Not a port of entry. Nearest POE: La Rochelle (LFBH) or Nantes (LFRS). France uses GENDEC, not GAR.
Alternates
LFRS
- ICAO: LFRS
- Name: Nantes/Atlantique
- Distance (NM): 28.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Nantes-Atlantique.
LFOU
- ICAO: LFOU
- Name: Cholet Le Pontreau Airport
- Distance (NM): 30.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
LFBH
- ICAO: LFBH
- Name: Ile De Re
- Distance (NM): 32.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at La Rochelle.
Airport Services
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France Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- 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 / GA Operations:
Private flights generally exempt. PPR at busy airports (CDG, ORY).
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of LFRI?
- La Roche-sur-Yon Airport operates from 08:00 to 16:00 (on request).
- What fuel is available at LFRI?
- La Roche-sur-Yon Airport offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does LFRI require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for La Roche-sur-Yon Airport (France).
- Does LFRI require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at La Roche-sur-Yon Airport.
- Where is LFRI located?
- La Roche-sur-Yon Airport (LFRI) is located in La Roche-sur-Yon/Les Ajoncs, France.
- What is the IATA code for LFRI?
- The IATA code for La Roche-sur-Yon Airport is EDM.
- How long is the runway at LFRI?
- The main runway at La Roche-sur-Yon Airport (10/28) measures 5085 x 98.