🇫🇷 Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport

Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport (LFHO (OBS)) is a civil aerodrome located in Lanas, Ardèche, France, approximately 9 km south-southwest of Aubenas. It is also known as Aubenas Ardèche Méridionale Aerodrome or Aubenas - Vals Lanas.

Type of Facility and Operations: The airport is a civilian facility open to public and international air traffic, but it does not have scheduled airline service. Operations primarily support general aviation, including tourism aircraft, helicopters, and ultralight motorized aircraft (ULM). The airport features a paved runway (18/36) measuring 1,425 meters (4,675 feet) and a grass runway (18L/36R) of 350 meters (1,148 feet). It provides VFR (Visual Flight Rules) approaches and has fuel available, including AVGAS, JET, and 100LL. The airport is equipped with a Fire Category 1 rating.

Notable Features or History: The concept for an aerodrome at Lanas emerged in 1932, though the project was interrupted by World War II. The airport officially opened to public air traffic on May 15, 1976. It is owned by the Syndicat départemental de l'équipement de l'Ardèche and managed by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Southern Ardèche. From 1977 to 1986, it briefly hosted a scheduled airline service between Lyon and Aubenas operated by Auxiair. A significant renovation around 2013 involved improvements to the landing strip, installation of fencing and gates, establishment of an automated fuel station, and the recruitment of staff for surveillance and maintenance. The airport is also notable as the home of Air Création, a global leader in ULM manufacturing.

Current Status: As of the latest reports, Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport is operating normally with no operational issues. It maintains its civil airport status with no scheduled commercial flights. The airport's fuel station is operational, offering 100LL and JET fuel. It also provides a restaurant/snack facility for users. The airport's elevation is 923 feet (281 meters).