Enghien Moisselles Airfield Explained

Enghien Moisselles Airfield
Nativename:Aérodrome d'Enghien Moisselles
Image2-Width:250
Icao:LFFE
Pushpin Map:France
Pushpin Mapsize:200
Pushpin Mark:Airplane_silhouette.svg
Pushpin Label:LFFE
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of airport in France
Type:Restricted
Operator:Aéroclub "Les Ailerons"
City-Served:Enghien-les-Bains and Moisselles
Location:Moisselles, Attainville and Ézanville
Coordinates:49.0456°N 2.3519°W
R1-Number:07/25
R1-Length-F:2428
R1-Length-M:740
R1-Surface:Asphalt
Stat1-Header:Passengers total
Stat2-Header:International passengers
Stat3-Header:Domestic passengers
Stat4-Header:Landings total

Enghien Moisselles Airfield is located in the communes of Moisselles, Attainville and Ézanville. It is used for the practice of light aviation, ultralight aviation and model aircraft.

History

In 1931, the commune of Enghien-les-Bains, with the flying club "Les Ailerons", created the "André Chalaux" gliding school with four gliders, in the commune of Moisselles. In 1933, with the development of light aviation, the "Ailes Enghiennoises" association acquired 25 hectares[1] in Moisselles and neighboring communes of Attainville, Ezanville to establish the Enghien-Moisselles airfield. The purchase was subsidised by the state which provided 50% of the budget for land and development. The field opened in 1934-1935 and its operation was entrusted to the Aéroclub de Royan. Two hangars were built (one for planes and one for gliders), as well as a garage and a clubhouse.

In 1949, Jean Michel Vernhes became president of the "Les Ailerons" flying club, remaining so until 1971.[2] In 1959, the Enghien-Moisselles airfield acquired the status of "light and sporting aviation airfield". Since the construction of Charles de Gaulle Airport, the airfield has been put into restricted use.[3]

In 2017, runway 16/34 was removed; only 07/25 remains.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Enghien-Moisselles – ANCIENS AERODROMES. www.anciens-aerodromes.com. 2018-12-24.
  2. Web site: Aéroclub Les Ailerons - Un aéroclub historique. www.lesailerons.fr. 2018-12-24.
  3. Web site: Listes des aérodromes dont la création et la mise en service ont été autorisées Legifrance. www.legifrance.gouv.fr. 2018-12-24.
  4. Web site: Carte VAC Enghien Moisselles. sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr. 9 November 2017.