Regional airport · Valence, France
Valence Chabeuil
- Elevation
- 525 ft
- Coordinates
- 44°55′N 4°58′E
- Local time
- Europe/Paris
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Field information
LFLU runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Valence Chabeuil (LFLU/VAF) has 3 runways; the longest, 01/19, is 6,890 ft (2,100 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LFLU, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Europe/Paris
Country
France
FR
Municipality
Chabeuil, Drôme
Elevation
525 ft
Position
44.9216, 4.9699
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · LFLU
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,890 ft (2,100 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 01L/19R | 3,914 ft (1,193 m) | 164 ft | grass | — |
| 01R/19L | 1,322 ft (403 m) | 196 ft | grass | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LFLU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Valence Chabeuil (LFLU / VAF) in Valence, France, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LFLU is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at LFLU
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – France
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of France. Applicable permit lead times for France are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for France are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at LFLU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LFLU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at LFLU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LFLU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to LFLU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LFLU: 44° 55′ 18″ N 4° 58′ 12″ E; elevation 525 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Valence
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Valence. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LFLU.
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Cargo Operations at LFLU
Support for freighter operations into LFLU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LFLU sits in the network
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Operating into LFLU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Valence Chabeuil — one desk for the whole trip.