Roanne Airport

First of all the municipal aerodrome inaugurated in 1935, on the occasion of a major air festival with the participation of Henri Lumière. It was for many years the field of sports aviation then became a low military school under the name of "Roanne-Renaison aerodrome" on the eve of the 2nd World War.
From 1966, various works will lead to the creation of a Roanne-Paris airline line, among others, which will stop in 2002.
In 2009, the airport was renovated and the new control tower was brought up to standard.
Every 2 years, an international airshow takes place.

Aviations Leisure:

• Aircraft piloting: Climb aboard small planes with the family, between
friends, to discover the Roannais from the sky, go to lunch by the sea or
the mountain…
• The glider: Let yourself be carried by the currents, by taming the
elements (15 to 20 minutes).
• The ULM and the para-engine: In direct contact with the air, visit at your own pace
the great attractions of the department.
• La Montgolfière: Let yourself be transported by the wind for a trip
very poetic.
• Fly in a Boeing stearman and dive into the heart of the 40s at
board of this mythical biplane.
• Parachuting: 100% adrenaline effect guaranteed!

Roanne airport also offers a model-making activity.

Tips and Suggestions
Every two years in September an international airshow takes place there.

Equipments

• Parking
• Parking nearby

Activities on site

• Air Sports
• Take-off and landing site