Pontarlier Airfield
Pontarlier, Doubs, France
Pontarlier Airfield
A small general aviation airfield in the Jura mountains.
- ›ICAO code is LFSP; the airport has no assigned IATA code.
- ›Elevation is approximately 838 metres (2,749 feet) above sea level.
- ›Located near the French-Swiss border in the Jura region.
- ›Serves general aviation, private flying, and flight training activities.
- ›No scheduled commercial airline services operate from this airfield.
Pontarlier Airfield is a small general aviation aerodrome located near Pontarlier in the Doubs department of eastern France, close to the Swiss border. Serving private pilots, gliders, and light aircraft, it plays a modest but practical role in regional connectivity within the Franche-Comté area. The airfield reflects the unhurried character of the surrounding Jura plateau, attracting leisure flyers and aviation enthusiasts rather than commercial passengers.
- General Aviation Facility — A basic single building serving light aircraft operations, pilot briefings, and airfield administration.
- Private car or taxi from Pontarlier town centre (approx. 5 km)
- Car rental arrangements via local agencies in Pontarlier
- Personal vehicle parking available on airfield grounds
- Hôtel de France, Pontarlier
- Hôtel Saint-Pierre, Pontarlier
- Ibis Styles Pontarlier
The airfield itself has minimal dedicated catering facilities typical of small aerodromes, with a basic clubhouse area for visiting pilots. Pontarlier town centre, a short drive away, offers brasseries, traditional Comtois restaurants, and cafés serving regional specialities such as Comté cheese dishes and local Pontarlier Absinthe-based drinks.
- Contact the airfield by phone ahead of arrival as staffing and services are not continuous throughout the day.
- The Swiss border is only a few kilometres away — ensure correct documentation if planning cross-border travel.
- Winter weather in the Jura plateau can be severe; check NOTAMs and local forecasts carefully before flying.
- Fuel availability may be limited — confirm arrangements with the airfield club in advance.
AI-assisted overview, verified against public sources.
Airlines serving this airport
No scheduled airline data available.
Routes
No route data available.
Pick what matters for your layover or early flight, then compare on your favorite booking site.
IndianAirports may receive compensation when you book or purchase through some of the links on this page, at no additional cost to you. Prices and availability are set by the booking provider and may change. We never share your private trip details with partners — only the destination, dates and party size you searched.
City & Place Guide
No guide exists for this place yet — Click to generate a Traveler Pulse guide.
Pontarlier Airfield is a French municipal aerodrome located near Pontarlier in the department of Doubs, region of Franche-Comté, 400 km southeast of Paris. It is managed by the town of Pontarlier, and is open to the public.
Read full article on WikipediaLatest news
No recent news found.