Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte Airport is the principal international airport serving Ajaccio, the capital of Corsica, France. Named in honor of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was born in Ajaccio in 1769, the airport acts as the busiest entry point to the island and handles both domestic and international traffic. The airport is situated close to the Gulf of Ajaccio, offering striking coastal scenery on approach and departure. It serves seasonal charter flights alongside year-round scheduled services, with passenger numbers peaking significantly during the summer tourist season. As a key piece of infrastructure for the island, the airport supports Corsica's economy, which relies heavily on tourism. It is managed by the Chambres de Commerce et d'Industrie de Corse.