Valence-Chabeuil Airport (LFLU)
Medium airport · Chabeuil, Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Airport data
| Name | Valence-Chabeuil Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LFLU |
| IATA | VAF |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°55'18" E 4°58'12" 44.92160, 4.96990 |
| Location | Chabeuil, Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 01L/19R | 3,914 ft (1193 m) | 164 ft | GRASS | No |
| 01R/19L | 1,322 ft (403 m) | 196 ft | GRASS | No |
Valence-Chabeuil Airport at a glance
Valence-Chabeuil Airport is a medium airport in Chabeuil, Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, known to airline systems as VAF. The field elevation of 525 ft (160 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LFLU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 6,890 ft (2100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LFLU shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Valence-Chabeuil Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport | LFLS | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Aubenas-South Ardèche Airport | LFHO | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport | LFMH | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Orange-Caritat (BA 115) Air Base | LFMO | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Lyon Bron Airport | LFLY | 90 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Valence-Chabeuil Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 525 ft field elevation of Valence-Chabeuil Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 135 airports and airfields we list for France — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Valence-Chabeuil Airport
What is the ICAO code of Valence-Chabeuil Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Valence-Chabeuil Airport is LFLU, and its IATA code is VAF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Valence-Chabeuil Airport above sea level?
Valence-Chabeuil Airport sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Valence-Chabeuil Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.9216, 4.9699 — in Chabeuil, Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport, about 57 km away.
Does LFLU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LFLU appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Valence-Chabeuil Airport?
Valence-Chabeuil Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.