Medium airport · Chabeuil, Drôme, France
Valence-Chabeuil Airport
Valence-Chabeuil Airport is a medium airport serving Chabeuil, Drôme, France. Its IATA code is VAF. Its ICAO code is LFLU. It has 3 runways, longest 6,890 ft (ASP). Elevation 525 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Chabeuil, Drôme, France |
|---|---|
| IATA code | VAF |
| ICAO code | LFLU |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 6,890 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 525 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.9216° N, 4.9699° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
After the Battle of France, it was seized by Nazi Germany in November 1942. It was later used by the Luftwaffe, and after the Allied Invasion of southern France in August 1944, by the United States Army Air Forces Twelfth Air Force.
Official website: http://www.valenceaeroport.fr — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Valence-Chabeuil Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Pont Saint-Bénézet · France · 67.4 miles away
- Pont du Gard · France · 70.7 miles away
- Arles Amphitheatre · France · 87.6 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Valence-Chabeuil Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Écrins National Park · France · 63.5 miles away
- Cévennes National Park · France · 92.0 miles away
- Vanoise National Park · France · 95.2 miles away
- Mercantour National Park · France · 116.4 miles away
- Calanques National Park · France · 120.7 miles away
- Gran Paradiso National Park · Italy · 120.8 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport
35.2 miles awayAubenas-South Ardèche Airport
39.2 miles awaySaint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport
53.9 miles awayL'Alpe d'Huez - Henri Giraud Altiport
55.6 miles awayLyon Bron Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Valence-Chabeuil Airport?
Valence-Chabeuil Airport — its IATA code is VAF and its ICAO code is LFLU.
Where is Valence-Chabeuil Airport located?
Valence-Chabeuil Airport serves Chabeuil, Drôme, France. Its coordinates are 44.9216° N, 4.9699° E.
What is the history of Valence-Chabeuil Airport?
After the Battle of France, it was seized by Nazi Germany in November 1942. It was later used by the Luftwaffe, and after the Allied Invasion of southern France in August 1944, by the United States Army Air Forces Twelfth Air Force.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4144
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valence-Chabeuil_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.