Rodez–Aveyron Airport
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Rodez–Aveyron Airport (;
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: ''Aéroport de Rodez–Aveyron'') is a growing local airport, located on the territory of the commune of
Salles-la-Source Salles-la-Source (; oc, Las Salas del Comtal) is a commune in the Aveyron department in southern France. The Rodez-Marcillac Airport is located in Salles-la-Source. Population See also *Communes of the Aveyron department The following is ...
approximately 10 km outside the centre of
Rodez Rodez ( or ; oc, Rodés, ) is a small city and commune in the South of France, about 150 km northeast of Toulouse. It is the prefecture of the department of Aveyron, region of Occitania (formerly Midi-Pyrénées). Rodez is the seat of the ...
, the departmental capital of Aveyron, France. It has one international runway of 2,100 m in length, as well as a second, smaller runway of 800 m. It is a commodious airport for reaching the departments of Aveyron, Tarn, Tarn-et-Garonne,
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, Hérault,
Gard Gard () is a department in Southern France, located in the region of Occitanie. It had a population of 748,437 as of 2019;Lozère and Cantal.


History

In 1971, the Rodez–Aveyron Airport was founded and managed by SAEML Air 12 which comprised the CCI of Rodez, Aveyron General Council, and the main regional banks. In March 2002, the Paris Orly connection by Air France commenced and was operated by Brit Air (a regional airline operating scheduled services as an Air France franchise). In 2003, there was an extension of the runway to 2,100 m and the installation of a new Instrument Landing System (ILS). In January 2008, there was an extension of the parking to 1000 places. In 2009, there was an extension of the airport and the creation of a new departure lounge.


Airlines and destinations

The following airlines operate regular scheduled and charter flights at Rodez–Aveyron Airport:


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References


External links


Official websiteAéroport de Rodez–Marcillac
(Union of the French Airports). {{DEFAULTSORT:Rodez-Marcillac Airport Airports in Occitania (administrative region) Airports established in 1971 Buildings and structures in Aveyron