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Microlighting in Angers: airfields, introductory flight and certificate

The airfields listed within 60 km of Angers, the introductory flight, the certificate, the licence and the Pays de la Loire regional committee.

Near you

The airfields listed within 60 km of Angers, the introductory flight, the certificate, the licence and the Pays de la Loire regional committee.

Where to fly around Angers

15 airfields within 60 km

  1. Angers MarcéAerodrome · LFJR · open access21 km
    HDG 064°
  2. CouturesMicrolight strip · LF4956 · private access22 km
    HDG 125°
  3. ValanjouMicrolight strip · LF4955 · private access28 km
    HDG 181°
  4. Chesnaie ULMMicrolight strip · LF4958 · permission required31 km
    HDG 241°
  5. BeausoleilMicrolight strip · LF5324 · permission required33 km
    HDG 002°
  6. Solib'AilesMicrolight strip · LF4959 · permission required33 km
    HDG 006°
  7. JumellesAerodrome · LF4957 · private access35 km
    HDG 098°
  8. Saumur St FlorentAerodrome · LFOD · prior permission required42 km
    HDG 126°
  9. St Macaire du boisMicrolight strip · LF4954 · permission required45 km
    HDG 151°
  10. AncenisAerodrome · LFFI · open access47 km
    HDG 260°
  11. La Flèche Thorée les PinsAerodrome · LFAL · restricted access48 km
    HDG 060°
  12. Cholet Le PontreauAerodrome · LFOU · open access50 km
    HDG 208°
  13. Châteaubriant PouancéAerodrome · LFTQ · open access55 km
    HDG 302°
  14. PouançayMicrolight strip · LF8652 · permission required56 km
    HDG 139°
  15. La Bazouge de ChemeréMicrolight strip · LF5323 · open access60 km
    HDG 005°

Affiliated clubs and schools within 60 km

Airfields from BASULM, the federation's airfield database. Straight-line distance from the centre of Angers.

1171 airfields shown

Trial flight · introductory flight

A first flight near Angers

  • With an experienced pilot from an affiliated club
  • Passenger insurance included
  • No previous knowledge required
  • From age 15, with parental consent

Prepare for my introductory flight

School · training

Become a pilot in three steps

  1. Try itAn introductory flight at an affiliated club, in the class that appeals to you. That is where you choose, not from a table…
  2. Fly with an instructorThere is no minimum number of hours required by regulation: there is a level to reach. Every student is different, and the…
  3. Pass the theory examA multiple-choice exam of 60 questions in 1 h 30, set by the Civil Aviation authority. It is usually prepared alongside the practical training,…

The pilot certificate in detail

2026 Licence

Fly insured

  • Over 25 years€85
  • 18 to 25 years€43
  • Under 18 years€21
  • Supporter€43

Get my licence

Regional committeePays de la LoirePresident: Jack Gaudin · ulm-pays-de-la-loire.ffplum.fr

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