🇫🇷 Narbonne Airfield

The Narbonne Airfield (LFNN), also known as Aérodrome de Narbonne-Vinassan, is a restricted airfield located 2 km east-northeast of Narbonne in Aude, France. It is not a commercial airport and does not have scheduled commercial service.

• Type of Facility: It is an approved airfield open to public air traffic after recognition of the terrain with an instructor, primarily used for leisure and tourism activities such as light aviation and gliding, as well as aeromodelling. It is managed by the Aéro-club de Narbonne, an association created in 1992. The land itself is owned by the city of Narbonne.
• Location and Basic Runway Information: The airfield is situated at 43° 11′ 39″ north, 3° 03′ 06″ east, at an altitude of 3 meters (10 ft). It has one grass runway oriented east-west (10/28), which is 60m wide and 710m long.
• Known Uses: The primary activity is glider and motor glider pilot training through the Aéro-club de Narbonne, which is approved by the DGAC for Sailplane Pilot Licence (SPL) training. The airfield also offers first flights and introductory pilot training. ULM pilots require authorization and recognition with a qualified instructor due to the terrain's specificities.
• Historical Significance: Limited information is available regarding historical significance beyond the Aéro-club's founding in 1992. The airfield is located in a flood-prone area.

*Sources researched: narbonne.fr, avia.wikisort.org, rubresus.org, map.aerobreak.com*