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Microlighting in Nice: airfields, introductory flight and certificate

The airfields listed within 60 km of Nice, the introductory flight, the certificate, the licence and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur regional committee.

Near you

The airfields listed within 60 km of Nice, the introductory flight, the certificate, the licence and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur regional committee.

Where to fly around Nice

6 airfields within 60 km

  1. Cipières Alpes d'Azur ULMMicrolight strip · LF065233 km
    HDG 284°
  2. Théoule sur mer hydroMicrolight strip · LF0655 · open access37 km
    HDG 225°
  3. FayenceAerodrome · LFMF · permission required47 km
    HDG 257°
  4. ValbergAltiport or mountain landing strip (altisurface) · LF065451 km
    HDG 330°
  5. Isola 2000Altiport or mountain landing strip (altisurface) · LF062152 km
    HDG 351°
  6. FréjusMicrolight strip · LF8352 · private access56 km
    HDG 235°

Affiliated clubs and schools within 60 km

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

1171 airfields shown

Trial flight · introductory flight

A first flight near Nice

  • 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

Fly insured

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

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Regional committeeProvence-Alpes-Côte d’AzurPresident: Xavier Ulliana · ulm.provence-alpes-cote-azur.ffplum.fr

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