Carcassonne Airport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carcassonne Airport
Aéroport de Carcassonne
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||
| Website | carcassonne.aeroport.fr | ||||||||||||||
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Sources: French Aeronautical Information Publication, Union des Aéroports Français, DAFIF.
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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.
