Campo d'aviazione civile Belle Ile (LFEA)

A lovely, friendly Brittany field – just 10 minutes flying from the mainland – **with a 660 hard metre runway +** unusual for an island **Avgas** (although only in the summer and not on Wednesday). There is a welcoming clubhouse with *pression* on tap: an ideal way to get in to the French holiday mood!
The field is only 177’ above sea level, so it can often get fog bound and there are no procedures. There is a [Webcam](https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/webcams/belle-%C3%8Ele_france_3033682) based on the airfield called 'Bangor'.
Although the plate states *“français seulement”* the instructor/Bar man/Pump attendant, *Maurice Portugal*, – who worked in England – is often in the tower and speaks good English. He is also training a new lady ATC, *Emmanuelle*, whose English R/T is getting quite good.
In July/August it is very rare for the Military Zones around the Island to be active and, even at other times, contact with Nantes Info 122.8 will suffice. If, though you are particularly concerned about activity, phone *Maurice* +33 (0)2 97 31 83 09 who is usually informed a day in advance.
Above all, the field is remarkably cheap: I paid €8 for my PA28 Turbo Arrow for landing + three days parking. Avgas was €2.2 a litre: Credit cards accepted.
Getting to/from the airport: Taxis are quite limited on the island and there are NO taxis on Mondays! There is a local bus service #2 from Le Palais to the airport; which returns from a stop by a nearby campsite, Trion-Guen, down the road from the airport. Likewise Bus #3 also calls there. Do check the website for the *current* Bus timetable for it changes 2/3 times a year.