Ciney, BE 🇧🇪 Closed Airport
BE-0068
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1076 ft
BE-WNA
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Local Code: Not available
Location: 50.247223° N, 5.113889° E
Continent: EU
Type: Closed Airport
Keywords: EBCR Chimay-Ronvaux Ulmodrome
Chimay-Ronvaux Ultralight Airfield (BE-0068) in Ciney, Belgium, primarily serves as an ultralight airfield, and publicly available traveler reviews in the conventional sense (like for commercial airports) are not readily available. The search results did not yield specific experiences or sentiment from "travelers" regarding terminal facilities, security, customs, or parking.
Information found indicates that the airfield is equipped to provide essential aeronautical weather data (METAR, TAF) and visual approach charts (VAC) for pilots, with the pilot being solely responsible for verifying their validity. There is also historical information about an airfield in Chimay (Forges), which was used during the World Wars and as a private airfield. However, this does not pertain to recent traveler experiences at BE-0068.
Given the nature of an ultralight airfield, it primarily caters to pilots and individuals interested in ultralight flying activities rather than commercial travel. Therefore, the typical amenities and services found at larger airports are generally not applicable or reviewed in the same manner.
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The airfield ceased operations in late 2018. The final decision by the Walloon government not to renew its operating permit was formalized in early 2019.
The closure was primarily due to the non-renewal of its operating permit. This decision was the result of a long-standing conflict with local residents and the municipal government of Ciney. Key factors included persistent complaints about noise pollution, environmental impact concerns, and strong political opposition to the airfield's continued operation in a rural, residential area.
The site is now permanently closed and disused as an airfield. The grass runway is no longer maintained and is reverting to a natural or agricultural state. The hangars and any associated club buildings are inactive. The land is not used for any other official public or commercial purpose.
The airfield, correctly known as Chevetogne Airfield or ULM Ciney, was a private airfield dedicated exclusively to ultralight (ULM/microlight) aircraft. It served as a local hub for recreational aviation, housing the 'ULM Ciney' flying club. Its operations included flight training for ultralight pilot licenses and providing a base for local aviation enthusiasts. It held no military or commercial passenger/cargo significance. **Note:** This airfield is frequently confused with the still-active Chimay Airfield (ICAO: EBCI), which is a different facility in a different location.
There are no known plans or prospects for reopening the airfield. The definitive nature of its closure, driven by successful and sustained local and political opposition, makes any attempt to re-establish aviation activities on this site extremely unlikely.