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| Angers Loire Airport | |
|---|---|
| Name | Angers Loire Airport |
| Nativename | Aéroport Angers-Loire |
| Iata | ANE |
| Icao | LFJR |
| Type | Public |
| City-served | Angers |
| Location | Marcé, Maine-et-Loire |
| Elevation-ft | 194 |
| Elevation-m | 59 |
| Runway | 12/30 |
| R1-length-m | 2,420 |
| R1-surface | Asphalt |
Angers Loire Airport is a regional civil aviation facility serving Angers, Maine-et-Loire and the Pays de la Loire region in western France. The airport lies near the commune of Marcé and functions as a hub for general aviation, business aviation, and seasonal commercial services linking regional centers and international points. It supports regional connectivity to cities such as Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Toulouse and serves as an access point for cultural and economic destinations including Nantes, Le Mans, Tours, and the Loire Valley.
Angers Loire Airport is situated in the western part of France within the administrative department Maine-et-Loire and the historical province of Anjou. The facility is approximately 20 kilometres northeast of the city of Angers and is accessible from major roads including the A11 autoroute corridor connecting Paris and Nantes. The airport occupies land near the commune of Marcé and neighbors communes such as Salbris and Beaupréau-en-Mauges, placing it within reach of cultural sites like the Château d'Angers, the Abbey of Fontevraud, and the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud. The airport's strategic position serves regional industries, the Pays de la Loire Regional Council, and institutions such as the University of Angers.
The aerodrome originated in the interwar period and was developed further during the post-war expansion of civil aviation in France. Over its history the site has undergone runway extensions and infrastructure upgrades aligned with national programmes and regional development policies driven by bodies such as the Direction générale de l'aviation civile and the Ministry of Transport (France). The airport has hosted events involving aviation organisations like the Aéro-Club de l'Anjou and has been linked to regional economic initiatives promoted by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Maine-et-Loire. Modernisation phases corresponded with European funding instruments administered by the European Union and regional programmes from the Pays de la Loire Regional Council.
The aerodrome features a primary asphalt runway (12/30) of about 2,420 metres suitable for medium-weight turboprop and jet operations, and parallel taxiways, apron space, and hangars serving operators such as business jet companies and flight training organisations including the Aéroclub network. Terminal facilities provide passenger handling, customs liaison for international movements, and general aviation services supported by fixed-base operators and maintenance providers. Ground installations include navigational aids consistent with standards from the International Civil Aviation Organization and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. The airport campus includes fuel farms, rescue and firefighting services accredited under national aeronautical regulation, and access to meteorological information from Météo-France.
Scheduled services at the airport have historically been seasonal and operated by regional carriers and low-cost operators connecting to metropolitan hubs such as Paris-Orly, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, and destinations in the United Kingdom and Spain. Airlines that have operated routes include regional branches of carriers like Air France, independent regional airlines, and charter operators. The airport also accommodates business aviation traffic from operators linked to corporate centres in Nantes Atlantique, Rennes, Bordeaux–Mérignac, and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry.
Access to the aerodrome is facilitated by departmental roads linking to the A11 autoroute and public transport connections coordinated with the Angers Loire Métropole network and regional coach services operated by carriers serving Pays de la Loire. Rail access to Gare d'Angers-Saint-Laud connects passengers to the TGV network serving Paris Montparnasse, Nantes, and Lyon Part-Dieu. Taxi services, car rental firms such as international brands, and dedicated shuttle transfers serve business travellers and tourists bound for landmarks like the Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Angers and the Terra Botanica theme park.
Passenger throughput and movement statistics vary year-to-year depending on seasonal services, regional demand, carrier schedules, and broader trends in European aviation influenced by entities such as the European Commission and aviation market dynamics affecting operators like Air France-KLM Group and independent regional airlines. Cargo and mail movements are limited but occur via freight operators linking to logistics hubs including Nantes Atlantique Airport and Paris-CDG. Traffic data are compiled in national datasets administered by the Direction générale de l'aviation civile.
The aerodrome's safety record includes routine incident investigations handled by French safety authorities such as the Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses pour la Sécurité de l'Aviation Civile when necessary. Notable operational incidents have involved general aviation aircraft and have been reviewed by regional investigation teams in coordination with the Ministry of Transport (France) and airport emergency services.
Category:Airports in Pays de la Loire Category:Buildings and structures in Maine-et-Loire