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Before You Arrive

Weather, PPR, approach notes, warnings, and everything a pilot needs to fly in safely and confidently. Please read before planning your flight.

Critical Notes

Know Before You Go

Do Not Land After Recent Rain
If precipitation has occurred within the prior 24 hours, the grass strip will be soft. Landings will cause damage to the surface and are not permitted. If conditions are uncertain, contact Mr. Cosson on +33 6 85 96 93 46 before departing. Some French will be helpful.
Aircraft Parking
Tarmac parking is by reservation, for staying guests only. Quick turnarounds — under ten minutes — by visiting pilots may use the tarmac for brief stops. For longer turnarounds and unreserved parking, the grass area north of the airstrip may be used without reservation. Park brakes on, chocks on wheels (available in the hangar); note your arrival and departure in the hangar mailbox list.
Mountain Flying Experience
The French Pilote de Montagne licence is not required — Montmeilleur is a private airfield, not an altisurface. This is, however, a mountain runway with a 10% slope. A check-out with a mountain instructor is not essential, but is suggested for first-time visitors or pilots unfamiliar with sloped grass strips.
Radio & Frequencies
Marseille Info: 124.5 MHz (lost below ~8,000 ft).
Mountain frequency: 123.065 MHz — broadcast position and intentions every ~10 minutes after leaving cruise altitude.
AA (auto-information) is mandatory within 5 NM — confirm the current frequency from the airfield chart or AIP before flight.

Approach & Landing — QFU 09

  • Enter the traffic pattern mid-field at 4,000 ft QNH
  • Right-hand downwind south of the airfield, 270° heading just north of Le Ménil
  • From the west: aim slightly right of the château — strip marked with red-white-red riders and a striped windsock
  • Expect healthy downdrafts on short final — maintain energy accordingly
  • Most light GA aircraft will land naturally in the first third of the strip (~180m from threshold). The 10% downslope provides ample deceleration — no need to chase the threshold
  • Consider 1,500 RPM on the prop during rotation for a smoother flare
  • Reduce power over all villages — avoid overflying habitations
  • Regional and national parks nearby — consult ICAO charts for overfly restrictions

Departure — QFU 27: Maintain runway heading for 2 km (to the first low rise) before any turns. Reduce take-off power as soon as feasible. AA mandatory. Lyon AIS: +33 4 72 22 56 76 / 78.

Fuel: No AVGAS/JET on site. LFLG Grenoble, LFNA Gap, occasional LFNJ Aspres. MOGAS at Mens, 3 km.

Prior Permission Required

PPR & Approach Charts

Prior permission from the local Préfecture is required for all arriving fixed-wing aircraft. Ultralights are exempt. PPR carries no expiry date and covers unlimited landings — you only need to file once.

Do not expect a reply from the Préfecture. Submission confirms authorisation. Silence means approval.
  1. Download & complete the PPR formAircraft registration, type, intended arrival date, and pilot licence details required.
  2. Email to airport@montmeilleur.comWe forward to the Préfecture. No reply will come.
  3. Carry a copy on the flightRetain your submission confirmation. Authorisation has no expiry.
  4. Study the approach chartsReview plates and airfield chart below. Check ICAO maps for park overfly restrictions.
PPR Form
PDF · Prior Permission Required
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Standard Approach Chart
PDF · VFR Approach Plate
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Non-Published GPS Approach
PDF · GPS Approach
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Montmeilleur Airfield Chart
PDF · Airfield Layout
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Montmeilleur Map
PDF · Area Map
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GPS Waypoints
PDF · Coordinates
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SkyVector Chart
External · Online VFR Chart
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