La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 15h 11m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field
La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field is a small airport in La Motte-du-Caire, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France. It sits at an elevation of 2,132 ft (650 m). It observes Europe/Paris local time. The nearest airport is Clamensane Altisurface (FR-0255), about 1.8 nm to the ese.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(12)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTA MARSEILLE 7 | Class D | CTA | FL145 | FL195 |
| CTA MARSEILLE 2 | Class D | CTA | FL115 | FL145 |
| FL115 MAX | Class D | Controlled | FL115 | FL195 |
| LTA 3 ALPES 1 | Class E | Type 34 | FL115 | FL195 |
| LF-R130B BUECH (VOL LIBRE) | Class G | Gliding sector | FL115 | FL155 |
| LF-R196C OUEST VALENSOLE (NOTAM) | Special use | Restricted | 1000 ft GND | 3300 ft GND |
| LF-R196C SUP VALENSOLE (NOTAM) | Special use | Restricted | 3300 ft GND | 8500 ft MSL |
| LF-R196A1 EST GAP (NOTAM) | Special use | Restricted | 3300 ft GND | FL195 |
| SIV MARSEILLE NORD 1 | Special use | Type 33 | GND | FL195 |
| SIV MARSEILLE SUD | Special use | Type 33 | GND | FL195 |
| FIR LFMM | Special use | FIR | GND | FL195 |
| LF-R196A1 SUP GAP | Special use | Restricted | FL155 | FL195 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all France airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field.
Frequently asked questions
Where is La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field located?
La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field is small airport located in La Motte-du-Caire, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, at an elevation of 2,132 ft (650 m).
What time zone is La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field in?
La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field is in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field?
The magnetic variation (declination) at La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field is approximately 2.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field?
The nearest airport to La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field is Clamensane Altisurface (FR-0255), about 1.8 nm to the ese, followed by Sistéron-Vaumeilh Airfield and Gap-Tallard Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. La Motte-du-Caire Glider Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.