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Microlighting in Bordeaux: airfields, introductory flight and certificate

The airfields listed within 60 km of Bordeaux, the introductory flight, the certificate, the licence and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional committee.

Near you

The airfields listed within 60 km of Bordeaux, the introductory flight, the certificate, the licence and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional committee.

Where to fly around Bordeaux

17 airfields within 60 km

  1. Bordeaux - YvracAerodrome · LFDY · prior permission required9 km
    HDG 061°
  2. Bordeaux Léognan SaucatsAerodrome · LFCS · open access15 km
    HDG 185°
  3. ulm air estuaireMicrolight strip · LF3355 · permission required21 km
    HDG 018°
  4. CestasMicrolight strip · LF3354 · private access22 km
    HDG 227°
  5. Cabanac et VillagrainsMicrolight strip · LF3324 · open access25 km
    HDG 180°
  6. Château VénusMicrolight strip · LF3357 · permission required28 km
    HDG 145°
  7. ArbisMicrolight strip · LF3352 · prior permission required31 km
    HDG 124°
  8. Saint PierreAerodrome · LF3322 · private access34 km
    HDG 124°
  9. Libourne Artigues de LussacAerodrome · LFDI · open access39 km
    HDG 065°
  10. Andernos les BainsAerodrome · LFCD · open access39 km
    HDG 257°
  11. Saint EstèpheMicrolight strip · LF3356 · permission required46 km
    HDG 343°
  12. Lesparre Saint Laurent MédocAerodrome · LFDU · open access47 km
    HDG 329°
  13. Montendre MarcillacAerodrome · LFDC · open access49 km
    HDG 012°
  14. Arcachon La Teste de BuchAerodrome · LFCH · open access50 km
    HDG 238°
  15. La Réole FloudèsAerodrome · LFDR · open access51 km
    HDG 126°
  16. Bazas CazatsAerodrome · LF3321 · private access52 km
    HDG 143°
  17. Sainte Foy La GrandeAerodrome · LFDF · open access60 km
    HDG 088°

Affiliated clubs and schools within 60 km

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

1171 airfields shown

Trial flight · introductory flight

A first flight near Bordeaux

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

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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

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

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Regional committeeNouvelle-AquitainePresident: Jean-François Bailly · ulm-nouvelle-aquitaine.ffplum.fr

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