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Carcassonne Airport

Aéroport de Carcassonne
  • IATA: CCF
  • ICAO: LFMK
    Carcassonne is located in France
    Carcassonne
    Carcassonne
    Location of airport in France
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator CCI Carcassonne Limoux Castelnaudary
Serves Carcassonne, France
Elevation AMSL 434 ft / 132 m
Coordinates 43°12′57″N 002°18′31″E / 43.21583°N 2.30861°E / 43.21583; 2.30861
Website carcassonne.aeroport.fr
Runway
Runway Length Surface
m ft
10/28 2,050 6,726 Asphalt
10L/28R 800 2,625 Grass
Sources: French Aeronautical Information Publication, Union des Aéroports Français, DAFIF.

Carcassonne Airport (also known as Aéroport de Carcassonne) is an important airport in France. It helps people travel to and from the city of Carcassonne and the southern part of a region called Occitanie.

This airport is located on the western side of Carcassonne. It's only about 3 kilometers (which is about 2 miles) from the city center. You can find it in the Aude department, which is like a county in France.

Other Names for Carcassonne Airport

Carcassonne Airport has a few different names that people sometimes use. These names help identify it more specifically or link it to its location.

  • Salvaza Airport: This is one of its common names.
  • Carcassonne Salvaza Airport: This name combines the city and the specific area.
  • Carcassonne Airport in Pays Cathare: This longer name connects the airport to the "Pays Cathare" (Cathar Country) region. This area is famous for its history and castles.

Aviation School at the Airport

Did you know that Carcassonne Airport is not just for planes taking off and landing? It's also a place where future pilots and aviation experts learn!

A special school called the École nationale de l'aviation civile has a campus right at the airport. This university teaches students all about civil aviation. This means they learn about flying planes, managing air traffic, and keeping airports safe.

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