Rodez–Aveyron Airport Explained

Rodez–Aveyron Airport
Nativename:Aéroport de Rodez–Aveyron
Iata:RDZ
Icao:LFCR
Type:Public
Operator:Chambre du Commerce et d'Industrie de Rodez
Location:Rodez, France
Elevation-F:1,910
Elevation-M:582
Pushpin Map:France Occitanie#France
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of airport in the Occitanie region
Pushpin Label:LFCR
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Coordinates:44.4108°N 2.4832°W
Metric-Rwy:y
R1-Number:13/31
R1-Length-F:6,890
R1-Length-M:2,100
R1-Surface:Asphalt
R2-Number:13/31
R2-Length-F:2,625
R2-Length-M:800
R2-Surface:Grass
Stat-Year:2007
Stat1-Header:Passengers
Stat1-Data:73,000
Stat2-Header:Freight (tons)
Stat2-Data:for 2009

Rodez–Aveyron Airport (; French: Aéroport de Rodez–Aveyron) is a growing local airport, located on the territory of the commune of Salles-la-Source approximately 10 km outside the centre of Rodez, the departmental capital of Aveyron, France. It has one international runway of 2,100 m in length, as well as a second, smaller runway of 800 m. It is a commodious airport for reaching the departments of Aveyron, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne, Lot, Hérault, Gard, Lozère and Cantal.

History

In 1971, the Rodez–Aveyron Airport was founded and managed by SAEML Air 12 which comprised the CCI of Rodez, Aveyron General Council, and the main regional banks. In March 2002, the Paris Orly connection by Air France commenced and was operated by Brit Air (a regional airline operating scheduled services as an Air France franchise). In 2003, there was an extension of the runway to 2,100 m and the installation of a new Instrument Landing System (ILS). In January 2008, there was an extension of the parking to 1000 places. In 2009, there was an extension of the airport and the creation of a new departure lounge.

Airlines and destinations

The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights at Rodez–Aveyron Airport:

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