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Small airport

Les Valettes Glider Landing Field

ICAO FR-1215🇫🇷 Tourrettes-sur-Loup, Alpes-Maritimes
Coordinates
43.7005°N, 7.0048°E
Elevation
456 ft (139 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
FR-PAC
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:27
Sunrise
06:56
Sunset
20:10
Civil dusk
20:40

About 13h 14m 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 Les Valettes Glider Landing Field

Les Valettes Glider Landing Field is a small airport in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, Alpes-Maritimes, France. It sits at an elevation of 456 ft (139 m). It observes Europe/Paris local time. The nearest airport is Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight Airfield (FR-0254), about 7.7 nm to the nw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

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(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA NICE 1Class CTMA3500 ft MSLFL115
CTA NICE 1Class DCTAFL115FL175
TMA NICE 13Class DTMAFL065FL115
CTA MARSEILLE 7Class DCTAFL145FL195
CTA MARSEILLE 8Class DCTAFL175FL195
CTR NICEClass DCTRGND3500 ft MSL
TMA NICE 2Class DTMA1500 ft MSLFL115
SIV NICE 1Special useType 33GNDFL115
FIR LFMMSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
SIV MARSEILLE SUDSpecial useType 33GNDFL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all France airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
EW2.7 nm204°Compulsory
WA6.4 nm108°Compulsory
LC6.9 nm183°Compulsory
N7.7 nm238°Compulsory
NB7.9 nm091°Compulsory
NA8.5 nm070°Compulsory
WN8.6 nm103°Compulsory
HE9.5 nm189°Compulsory
TA9.8 nm181°Compulsory
HW10 nm192°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Ducal230 ft49 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Les Valettes Glider Landing Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Les Valettes Glider Landing Field located?

Les Valettes Glider Landing Field is small airport located in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, Alpes-Maritimes, France, at an elevation of 456 ft (139 m).

What time zone is Les Valettes Glider Landing Field in?

Les Valettes Glider Landing Field is in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Les Valettes Glider Landing Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Les Valettes Glider Landing Field is approximately 3.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Les Valettes Glider Landing Field?

The nearest airport to Les Valettes Glider Landing Field is Cipières Alpes d'Azur Ultralight Airfield (FR-0254), about 7.7 nm to the nw, followed by Cannes Mandelieu Airport and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Les Valettes Glider Landing Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.