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Microlighting in Le Mans: airfields, introductory flight and certificate

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

Near you

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

Where to fly around Le Mans

18 airfields within 60 km

  1. Le Mans ArnageAerodrome · LFRM · open access6 km
    HDG 179°
  2. Beaumont AsséMicrolight strip · LF7258 · prior permission required22 km
    HDG 341°
  3. PiacéMicrolight strip · LF7228 · open access30 km
    HDG 347°
  4. Villiers BouërMicrolight strip · LF7264 · private access34 km
    HDG 077°
  5. CommerveilMicrolight strip · LF7252 · prior permission required36 km
    HDG 018°
  6. Champ-RometMicrolight strip · LF7263 · prior permission required38 km
    HDG 030°
  7. La Flèche Thorée les PinsAerodrome · LFAL · restricted access38 km
    HDG 203°
  8. BELLEME St Germain de la CoudrMicrolight strip · LF6152 · prior permission required43 km
    HDG 041°
  9. Saint-Léonard-des-BoisMicrolight strip · LF7262 · permission required44 km
    HDG 334°
  10. Saint Pierre de ChevilléMicrolight strip · LF7253 · prior permission required46 km
    HDG 155°
  11. CourcitéMicrolight strip · LF5325 · restricted access46 km
    HDG 313°
  12. Alençon ValframbertAerodrome · LFOF · open access49 km
    HDG 352°
  13. Ferme de la BraudièreMicrolight strip · LF3760 · prior permission required50 km
    HDG 171°
  14. La Bazouge de ChemeréMicrolight strip · LF5323 · open access52 km
    HDG 271°
  15. La PalenderieMicrolight strip · LF3732 · permission required53 km
    HDG 143°
  16. Neuvy le RoiMicrolight strip · LF3721 · prior permission required57 km
    HDG 145°
  17. Solib'AilesMicrolight strip · LF4959 · permission required59 km
    HDG 245°
  18. Les BardellièresAerodrome · LF3765 · private access59 km
    HDG 162°

Affiliated clubs and schools within 60 km

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

1171 airfields shown

Trial flight · introductory flight

A first flight near Le Mans

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

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