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Medium airport

Valence-Chabeuil Airport

IATA VAFICAO LFLU🇫🇷 Chabeuil, Drôme
Coordinates
44.9216°N, 4.9699°E
Elevation
525 ft (160 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
FR-ARA
Time zone
Paris(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
2.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:36
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
21:23
Civil dusk
21:58

About 15h 12m 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 Valence-Chabeuil Airport

Valence – Chabeuil Airport is an airport in France, located about 5 miles (8 km) east of Valence and approximately 300 miles (483 km) south-southeast of Paris.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

LFLU

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
01 / 19▸ displaced6,890 ft / 2,100 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
01L / 19R3,914 ft / 1,193 m164 ftGrassUnlitOpen
01R / 19L1,322 ft / 403 m196 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRVALENCE TWR120.100 MHz

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA LYON 4Class CTMAFL065FL115
CTA MARSEILLE 7Class DCTAFL145FL195
CTA LYONClass DCTAFL115FL145
TMA LYON 2.2Class ETMA3500 ft MSLFL065
RMZ VALENCEClass GRMZGND2500 ft MSL
FIR LFMMSpecial useFIRGNDFL195
SIV MARSEILLE SUDSpecial useType 33GNDFL195
SIV MARSEILLE NORD 1Special useType 33GNDFL195
SIV LYON 2Special useType 33GNDFL115

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,686 ft
Obstacle1,677 ft
Obstacle1,699 ft
Obstacle1,686 ft
Obstacle1,703 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Valence-Chabeuil Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Valence-Chabeuil Airport?

The ICAO code for Valence-Chabeuil Airport is LFLU, and its IATA code is VAF.

Where is Valence-Chabeuil Airport located?

Valence-Chabeuil Airport is medium airport located in Chabeuil, Drôme, France, at an elevation of 525 ft (160 m).

How many runways does Valence-Chabeuil Airport have?

Valence-Chabeuil Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 6,890 ft / 2,100 m.

What time zone is Valence-Chabeuil Airport in?

Valence-Chabeuil Airport is in the Europe/Paris time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Valence-Chabeuil Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Valence-Chabeuil Airport is approximately 2.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Valence-Chabeuil Airport?

The nearest airport to Valence-Chabeuil Airport is Étoile-sur-Rhône Airfield (FR-1020), about 7 nm to the sw, followed by Anthony Delluc Ultralight Airfield and Champis 07 Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Valence-Chabeuil Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.